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Rachmaninov: Rhapsody on a theme of Paginini (Op. 43)

Gerard McBurney unravels the secrets of Rachmaninov's ever-popular Rhapsody on a theme of Paganini (Op.43). Specially recorded musical examples are performed by Martin Roscoe (piano) with the BBC Philharmonic, Matthew Rowe (conductor).

45 minutes

Last on

Sun 25 Feb 200116:00
BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Sergey Rachmaninov

    Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini

    Performer: Alexander Gavrylyuk. Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra.

    Performers: Martin Roscoe (piano), BBC Philharmonic, Matthew Rowe (conductor)

Broadcast

  • Sun 25 Feb 200116:00
    BBC Radio 3