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Composer of the Week: Bernstein

BBC Radio 3
on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod tells the story of Bernstein's last years against a backdrop of the music that stemmed from his Jewish heritage and political ideals.
Halil Jean-Pierre Rampal (flute),
Israel Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by the Composer
Chichester Psalms
John Bogart (alto), Camerata Singers, New York Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by the Composer Three Meditations (Mass)
Mstislav Rostropovich (cello), Israel Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by the Composer

Contributors

Unknown:
Donald MacLeod
Flute:
Halil Jean-Pierre Rampal
Cello:
Mstislav Rostropovich
Source: Radio Times

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