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This symphony is made up of four movements or 'bells': Sleigh, Wedding, Alarm, and Funeral. This pre-WW1 composition is an immense work in every way: choir, soloists and huge orchestra. Composer: Sergei Rachmaninov Performers: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra Performers: Mariinsky Theatre Chorus Performer: Svetla Vassileva (Soprano) Performer: Misha Didyk (Tenor) Performer: Alexei Tanovitsky (Bass) Conductor: Gianandrea Noseda Recording date: 31 July 2011 Date of broadcast: 31 July 2011
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