Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6 'Pathetique'

Discovering Music

Stephen Johnson considers Tchaikovsky's final symphony and asks if the endless debates about the sentiments behind Tchaikovsky's most personal musical statement have overshadowed the genius of its musical craftsmanship.

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Sat 9 Nov 201320:10

BBC Radio 3

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