about Music – The Art of Listening. Programme 54. Romantic Music – Ballet

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More of the most romantic of all Romantic music today! Prepare for part two of a three part dip into the world of Ballet music. Today we hear Pyotr Ilych Tcahaikovsky’s Ballet Music from The Nutcracker Suite, and also Léo Delibes’ Ballet Music from Coppélia.
Prepare to be entranced.

4 Jun 2024 English South Africa Music History · Music Commentary Brian Bekker

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