BBC Proms - S64E03: Shostakovich's Leningrad Symphony

Name: Shostakovich's Leningrad Symphony
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2010-07-22
Duration: 3 h

Jul 22, 2010DocumentarySeason 64, Episode 3

Suzy Klein presents from the Royal Albert Hall as the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, under their principal conductor Thierry Fischer, perform Prokofiev's audacious First Piano Concerto with soloist Alexander Toradze and Shostakovich's monumental Seventh Symphony, composed in 1941 while Leningrad lay under German siege.

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BBC Proms S64E03 Synopsis

Stream BBC Proms "Shostakovich's Leningrad Symphony" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 2010-07-22, this episode is part of Season 64 of BBC Proms. With a runtime of 3h, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. Suzy Klein presents from the Royal Albert Hall as the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, under their principal conductor Thierry Fischer, perform Prokofiev's audacious First Piano Concerto with soloist Alexander Toradze and Shostakovich's monumental Se...