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Wives of the Great Composers

on BBC Radio 4 FM

'Wagner's first wife was Minna, not to be confused with Mina. who was Elgar's last dog.
Whereas Elgar cherished Mina as only an Englishman can,
Wagner gave Minna a dog's life ... Fritz Spiegl explains.
(First broadcast on BBC World Service)

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