Episode 5
Battle lines are drawn, as Copenhagen's Royal Theatre tries to lure Svendsen from Norway with a lucrative job offer. It turns out to be a transformative moment in his musical career. With Donald Macleod.
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Johan Svendsen
Norwegian Rhapsody no.2
Performer: Trondheim Symphony Orchestra, Ole Kristian Ruud (conductor)
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Johan Svendsen
Andante Funèbre
Performer: Latvian National Symphony Orchestra, Terje Mikkelsen (conductor)
- CPO 777 327-2.
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Johan Svendsen
Festival Polonaise op.12
Performer: Trondheim Symphony Orchestra, Ole Kristian Ruud (conductor)
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Johan Svendsen
Norwegian Rhapsody no.4
Performer: Trondheim Symphony Orchestra, Ole Kristian Ruud (conductor)
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Johan Svendsen
Venetian Serenade
Performer: Theodor Andresen
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- Fri 17 Jun 201112:00BBC Radio 3
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