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Radio 3,62 mins

Rachmaninov and Medtner (1873-1943 and 1880-1951)

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For the BBC's piano Season,Donald Macleod explores the intersections between the lives of Rachmaninov and Medtner, as both forged their careers in the face of revolution, war and cultural exile. This is a condensed version of the week of programmes.

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