Semyon Bychkov
Writer and broadcaster Norman Lebrecht talks to one of the world's most sought-after conductors, Semyon Bychkov, who discusses his upbringing and his relationship to his brother.
In the first of a series of interviews with prominent musicians, writer and broadcaster Norman Lebrecht talks to one of the world's most sought after conductors, Semyon Bychkov. Born in Russia, growing up during the Soviet era, he finished his education in the United States. He talks about living in poverty in Leningrad, crammed into a single room with his parents and brother, and having to share a bathroom with several families. He describes himself as obsessive about music, yet denies ever being a control freak. Married to pianist Marielle Labeque, he also discusses his difficult relationship with his brother, Yakov Kreizberg who died earlier this year.
Producer, Jeremy Evans.
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- Mon 18 Jul 2011 21:45成人快手 Radio 3
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