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Omnibus presenting: Tchaikovsky: The Secret of Success

BBC One
on BBC One London

Kenneth Alwyn discusses Tchaikovsky's life and music and conducts the New Philharmonia Orchestra.
Led by Desmond Bradley
with Dagmar Kessler, John Gilpin, John Shirley-Quirk, Robert Tear, John Lill
(John Gilpin and Dagmar Kessler appear by permission of the Administrator of London's Festival Ballet)

Why is Tchaikovsky the most popular of all composers? What gives his music its unmistakable impact? What are the secrets of his success?
Kenneth Alwyn discusses Tchaikovsky's complex personality, his difficult and often unhappy life, and demonstrates why his music is not only successful but has the stamp of greatness

Contributors

Presenter/Conductor:
Kenneth Alwyn
Musicians:
The New Philharmonia Orchestra
Orchestra led by:
Desmond Bradley
Dancer:
Dagmar Kessler
Dancer:
John Gilpin
Bass-Baritone:
John Shirley-Quirk
Tenor:
Robert Tear
Pianist:
John Lill
Director:
John Drummond
Source: Radio Times

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