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Composer of the Week: Stravinsky

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4: Stravinsky forged a professional partnership with the violinist
Samuel Dushkin , with whom he toured extensively throughout Europe and America. Donald Macleod introduces Stravinsky's Duo
Concertant, as played by the composer and his new partner, and two works commissioned in America - the Symphony of Psalms and the stage work Persephone. Symphony of Psalms
Chicago Symphony Chorus and Orchestra, conductor Georg Solti Duo Concertant
Samuel Dushkin (violin) accompanied on the piano by the Composer
Persephone (Tableau No 3: Persephone Renaissante) Anne Fournet (narrator), Anthony Rolfe-Johnson (tenor), Tiffin Boys' Choir,
London Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra, conductor Kent Nagano
Repeated on Wednesday at 12 midnight

Contributors

Violinist:
Samuel Dushkin
Conductor:
Georg Solti
Violin:
Samuel Dushkin
Narrator:
Anne Fournet
Tenor:
Anthony Rolfe-Johnson
Source: Radio Times

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