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Compact Discoveries 140: More Glitzy Glazunov

From: Fred Flaxman
Series: Compact Discoveries
Length: 58:00

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Another hour of great music by this Romantic Russian composer. Read the full description.

Cdslogo2inch_small In this second of two hours devoted to the music of this Russian composer, producer/guide Fred Flaxman presents his "Violin Concerto," his "Five Novelettes" for string quintet and the "Polonaise" from his "Ballet Scenes, Op. 52." Complete script with playlist available at www.compactdiscoveries.com.

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Piece Description

In this second of two hours devoted to the music of this Russian composer, producer/guide Fred Flaxman presents his "Violin Concerto," his "Five Novelettes" for string quintet and the "Polonaise" from his "Ballet Scenes, Op. 52." Complete script with playlist available at www.compactdiscoveries.com.

Broadcast History

This is the world premiere of this program.

Transcript

Please go to www.compactdiscoveries.com and find the script under Program 140.
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Timing and Cues

Please go to www.compactdiscoveries.com and find the script under Program 140.

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