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Radio 3,06 Oct 2019,15 mins

Capriccio italien

Experience Classical

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Tchaikovsky found that Italy freed him emotionally. He couldn't help but write music inspired by the country and this capriccio is all bright colours, loud voices and warm nights. Composer: Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky Performers: BBC National Orchestra of Wales Conductor: Vassily Sinaisky Recording date: 24 October 1998 Date of broadcast: 13 December 1999

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