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Prokfiev: Symphony No.5 (Op.100)

Sergey Prokfiev's Symphony no.5 (Op.100) was a product of turbulent times. Stephen Johnson explores the ways in which Prokofiev responded to the terrors of Soviet life around him.

Sergey Prokfiev's Symphony no.5 (Op.100) was a product of turbulent times. Stephen Johnson explores the ways in which Prokofiev responded to the terrors of Soviet life around him in this work. Specially recorded musical examples are played by the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Andrea Quinn (conductor).

45 minutes

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Sun 22 Apr 200116:00
BBC Radio 3

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  • Sergey Prokofiev

    Symphony No.5 (Op.100)

    Performers: BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Andrea Quinn (conductor)

Broadcast

  • Sun 22 Apr 200116:00
    BBC Radio 3