Shostakovich's Second Piano Trio

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Away from the concert platform, five musicians write about the music that has shaped their personal lives. Composer and viola player Sally Beamish talks about her violinist mother's fascination with Shostakovich - and explores the Second Piano Trio, looking at the influence it had on her own work. She describes her mother's gradual decline into dementia, and their complex and intense relationship. Producer: Rosie Boulton A Must Try Softer Production