Shostakovich symphonies on Sky Arts 2

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Diapason
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Shostakovich symphonies on Sky Arts 2

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Just spotted there's a series of Shostakovich symphonies being shown on Sky Arts 2 at the moment. Gergiev conducting the Mariinsky Orchestra apparently. I'm currently enjoying number 4.
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Thanks Simon. I have set my upc box to record the remainder of the series and I recorded the Fourth last night.
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As it turned out, I had to leave the room to tend to the little one's demands, but when I returned to the sitting room for the closing credits, I was impressed to discover my wife had sat through the whole thing. This is progress!
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Diapason wrote:As it turned out, I had to leave the room to tend to the little one's demands, but when I returned to the sitting room for the closing credits, I was impressed to discover my wife had sat through the whole thing. This is progress!
Indeed it is. Good for Hazel.
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The Shostakovich symphonies are wonderful works; enjoy them lads [and lady!!].
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I have just finished watching and listening to a sparkling performance of the Fifth Symphony.
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