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Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5 in D minor (Op. 47)

Gerard McBurney tackles one of the most political pieces of music ever written, Shostakovich's 5th Symphony, also known as 'A Soviet Artist's Creative Response to Just Criticism'.

Gerard McBurney tackles one of the most political pieces of music ever written, Shostakovich's 5th Symphony, also known as 'A Soviet Artist's Creative Response to Just Criticism'. Specially recorded examples from the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Orchestra of Wales uncover the hidden codes, clues and messages in the symphony.

45 minutes

Music Played

  • Dmitry Shostakovich

    Symphony No. 5 in D minor (Op. 47)

    Performers: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Orchestra of Wales

Broadcast

  • Sun 26 Aug 2001 17:00