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Radio 3,06 Oct 2019,45 mins

Swan Lake Suite

Experience Classical

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Swans - symbols of purity - suggest that serene music will enrich this ballet. However, beneath the surface, darker forces lurk and Tchaikovsky overwhelms us with his skill to musically hurt, then shock. Composer: Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky Performers: BBC National Orchestra of Wales Conductor: Grant Llewellyn Recording date: 14 December 2011

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