Symphonic dances

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In 1941, Rachmaninov - homesick and in failing health - wrote his last major work. It's filled with melancholy Russian folk tunes, and a musical quote from a hymn for the dead. He knew. Composer: Sergei Rachmaninov Performers: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Vassily Sinaisky Recording date: 14 July 2000 Date of broadcast: 15 March 2001