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The Joy of Rachmaninoff

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Tom Service takes a cinematic journey through Russia on the trail of the wondrous yet melancholic melodies of Russian giant Sergei Rachmaninoff. A celebration of a composer's musical triumph over critical adversity and Soviet terror, with performances and contributions from Vladimir Ashkenazy, Denis Matsuev, Steven Isserlis, Stephen Hough, Vladimir Jurowski, Lucy Parham and James Rhodes. Show less

Contributors

Presenter:
Tom Service
Producer:
Ben Whalley
Director:
Ben Whalley
Executive Producer:
Mark Cooper
Participant:
Vladimir Ashkenazy
Participant:
Denis Matsuev
Participant:
Steven Isserlis
Participant:
Stephen Hough
Participant:
Vladimir Jurowski
Participant:
Lucy Parham
Participant:
James Rhodes

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