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Radio 3,06 Oct 2019,21 mins

The Tempest, Op 18

Experience Classical

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Shakespeare-inspired, this work deals with the play's many themes including honour and forgiveness. Tchaikovsky's music is particularly successful when love 'appears' in the form of Miranda and Ferdinand. Composer: Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky Performers: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Vassily Sinaisky Recording date: 06 January 1999 Date of broadcast: 03 March 1999

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