Conductor Marin Alsop and the Philharmonia Orchestra invite us behind the scenes as they prepare for a performance of Dmitri Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5. We hear the insider’s perspective on how they bring this complex, dynamic piece to life on stage.

Featuring Marin Alsop (conductor), Michael Fuller (bass), Kira Doherty (horn) and Shostakovich specialist Pauline Fairclough.

Produced by Chris Taylor and Martin Williams.

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