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Radio 3,03 Oct 2019,12 mins

Serenade for Strings in E minor, Op 20

Experience Classical

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Following in the footsteps of Tchaikovsky and Dvořák, Elgar uses rich orchestral string sounds solely. In each movement we can hear his voice: vigorous, forthright, and insistent. Composer: Edward Elgar Performers: Members of BBC Concert Orchestra Conductor: Stephen Cleobury Recording date: 12 March 2003 Date of broadcast: 18 March 2003

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