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In Tune

16:30 - 17:30

Sean Rafferty presents a selection of music and guests from the arts world.

ROSTROPOVICH ON SHOSTAKOVICH

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Mstislav Rostropovich

Mstislav Rostropovich talks about Shostakovich's Cello Concerto No. 1

    Listen to Rostropovich talking about composition

    Listen to Rostropovich on hearing that Shostakovish had completed Cello Concerto no. 1

    Listen to Rostropovich taking about playing to Shostakovich

    Listen to Rostropovich relating how he played the cello to Benjamin Britten

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