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Swan Lake

An exploration of the impact of Tchaikovsky's ballet, which he based on a show he wrote for his nieces and nephews. From 2008.

Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake is based on a children's show he wrote for his nephews and nieces.

Discover the story behind the famous ballet

And what is the impact on those who hear it and dance to it?

Featuring:

Dr. Elena Denzhkina-Campbell
Dr. Margaret Reynolds
Tom Conlon
John Warrack
Francesca Allen
Jane Hackett
Barbara Hughes
Sir Roy Strong
Matthew Drury, piano
Marion Tait
Gaylene Cummerfield
Matthew Lawrence
Scott Ambler

Series about pieces of music with a powerful emotional impact

Producer: Sarah Conkey

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2008.

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30 minutes

Last on

Sat 27 Apr 202400:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Credit

ComposerPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Broadcasts

  • Tue 23 Sep 200813:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Sat 27 Sep 200815:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Fri 15 Apr 201618:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 16 Apr 201600:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 26 Apr 202410:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
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    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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