Difficult Times Ahead
Simon Morrison's biography of the remarkable woman who married Russian composer Serge Prokofiev. Read by Sian Thomas. From April 2013.
Simon Morrison's new biography of Lina Prokofiev tells the story of the remarkable woman who married the brilliant composer Serge Prokofiev. Today, difficult times lie ahead.
Simon Morrison is Professor of Music History at Princeton. He is the author of The People's Artist, a definitive account of Prokofiev's career.
The reader is Sian Thomas. Abridged by Richard Hamilton. Produced by Elizabeth Allard.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Author | Simon Morrison |
| Producer | Elizabeth Allard |
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