Zara Levina: Simple Gifts

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Chris Addison explores the life and work of Zara Levina - a composer still virtually unknown in the West, whose music had to battle Soviet gender stereotypes during her lifetime. The Other Shostakoviches explores the life and legacy of five lesser-known contemporaries of the most famous Soviet symphonist - who each had their own, very personal and turbulent, relationship with the authorities. Authored by writer, satirist and lover of Russian classical music Chris Addison, the series features contributions from musicologist and expert on Soviet music, Marina Frolova-Walker. Written and presented by Chris Addison Exec Producer: Steven Rajam An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3