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Simon Morrison's moving biography of the remarkable woman who married Russian composer Serge Prokofiev. From April 2013.

Simon Morrison's new biography of Lina Prokofiev tells the story of the remarkable woman who married the brilliant composer, Serge Prokofiev. Today, European adventures.

Simon Morrison is Professor of Music History at Princeton. He is the author of The People's Artist, a definitive account of Prokofiev's career.

The reader is Sian Thomas. Abridged by Richard Hamilton. Produced by Elizabeth Allard.

15 minutes

Photographs

The photographs of Lina Prokofiev are provided by The Prokofiev Estate.

Credits

Role Contributor
Author Simon Morrison
Presenter Elizabeth Allard

Broadcasts

  • Tue 2 Apr 2013 09:45
  • Wed 3 Apr 2013 00:30
  • Tue 17 Apr 2018 14:45
  • Wed 18 Apr 2018 02:45

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