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Radio 3,01 Jul 2020,26 mins

Violin Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op 63

Experience Classical

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This piece was written in Paris, Voronezh, Baku and premièred in Madrid. Prokofiev's travels are a testament to his international status. This works sounds far more Spanish than Russian. Listen for the sounds of traditional Russian folk music and the clacking of castanets. Composer: Sergei Prokofiev Performers: ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Philharmonic Orchestra Performer: James Ehnes (Violin) Conductor: Gianandrea Noseda Recording date: 22 February 2013 Date of broadcast: 01 March 2013

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