A symphony for a siege

The Soviet-born conductor Semyon Bychkov recalls how Shostakovich's 'Leningrad' Symphony No. 7 touched both Russian and German troops when it was broadcast in the besieged city during WWII.

(Photo credit: Musacchio & Ianniello)

31 July 2015

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