Symphony No. 8 in C Minor op 65

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Banned in 1948, this grim symphony pits a hero against a mountain of foes. Written against the backdrop of Nazi invasion and Stalin's brutality, the hero does not triumph, merely survives. Composer: Dmitri Shostakovich Performer: BBC Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Jukka-Pekka Sarasate Recording date: 24 January 2020 Date of broadcast: 24 January 2020