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Performance on 3

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The first part of the LSO Shostakovich retrospective, conducted by the composer's friend
Mstislav Rostropovich earlier this year, was very well received. Over two weeks. Performance on 3 is featuring the second part of their series as the last eight symphonies complete the cycle. Sergei Aleksashkin (bass). London Symphony Chorus (bass voices), London Symphony Orchestra, conductor Mstislav Rostropovich
Shostakovich Dresden in Ruins (Film music: Five Days - Five Nights);
Symphony No 12 (The Year 1917); Symphony No 13 (Babi Yar) Next programme Thursday 7.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Mstislav Rostropovich
Bass:
Sergei Aleksashkin
Conductor:
Mstislav Rostropovich
Conductor:
Shostakovich Dresden
Source: Radio Times

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