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BBC Proms 2006

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Edward Seckerson presents an all-Russian programme featuring the cello concerto Shostakovich wrote for Rostropovich and Rachmaninov's lyrical Second Symphony, composed in secret while sheltering in Dresden from the failed Russian Revolution of 1905. Han-Na Chang (cello), BBC National Orchestra of Wales, conductor Tadaaki Otaka
Shostakovich Cello Concerto No 1
7.35 Twenty Minutes: In Front of Closed Doors The actor Simon Callow looks back on his own experience as an usher at London's Old Vic and Olivier theatres, and remembers other well-known voices who have performed the same role.
7.55 Rachmaninov Symphony No 2 in E minor This Prom is also broadcast on BBC4 at 7.40pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Edward Seckerson
Cello:
Han-Na Chang
Conductor:
Tadaaki Otaka
Unknown:
Simon Callow
Source: Radio Times

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