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Swan Lake

Soul Music Series 7

An exploration of the impact of Tchaikovsky's ballet, which he based on a show he wrote for his nieces and nephews. From 2008.

Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake is based on a children's show he wrote for his nephews and nieces.

Discover the story behind the famous ballet

And what is the impact on those who hear it and dance to it?

Featuring:

Dr. Elena Denzhkina-Campbell
Dr. Margaret Reynolds
Tom Conlon
John Warrack
Francesca Allen
Jane Hackett
Barbara Hughes
Sir Roy Strong
Matthew Drury, piano
Marion Tait
Gaylene Cummerfield
Matthew Lawrence
Scott Ambler

Series about pieces of music with a powerful emotional impact

Producer: Sarah Conkey

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in September 2008.

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30 minutes

Last on

Sat 27 Apr 2024 00:00
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Credit

Composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Broadcasts

  • Tue 23 Sep 2008 13:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Sat 27 Sep 2008 15:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Fri 15 Apr 2016 18:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 16 Apr 2016 00:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 26 Apr 2024 10:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 26 Apr 2024 16:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 27 Apr 2024 00:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra

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