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Classical CDs Weekly: Tchaikovsky, Shostakovich, Sackbuts
Classical CDs Weekly: Tchaikovsky, Shostakovich, Sackbuts
Saturday, 02 April 2011
This week, we’ve a Russian flavour – historic, idiomatic performances of Tchaikovsky symphonies, and exciting readings of Shostakovich piano concertos. And there’s a sackbut recital…
This week, we’ve a Russian flavour – historic, idiomatic performances of Tchaikovsky symphonies, and exciting readings of Shostakovich piano concertos. And there’s a sackbut recital…
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