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This music sounds as though it began life in 1790 and - Tardis-like - somehow appeared in 1934 Soviet Russia. A young Shostakovich loves the life of a composer. One year later his music is banned. Composer: Dmitri Shostakovich Performer: Narek Hakhnazaryan (Cello) Performer: Katya Apekisheva (Piano) Recording date: 29 October 2014 Date of broadcast: 22 December 2014
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