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Radio 3,24 Jun 2020,34 mins

Symphony No. 4 in A minor, Op 63

Experience Classical

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Written during a period of crisis, this is the work of a man feeling rejection by his fraternity. Getting the cold shoulder from the musical heartlands of Germany and Austria, Sibelius forged his own pathway, alone, creating this troubled, uncompromising symphony. Composer: Jean Sibelius Performers: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: John Storgårds Recording date: 18 June 2013 Date of broadcast: 27 October 2014

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