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The Gadfly (Romance)

Composer: Dmitri Shostakovich
Performer: Nicola Benedetti (Violin)
Performers: 成人快手 Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Ji艡铆 B臎lohl谩vek

In 1929 Shostakovich composed his first film score. He proved extremely adept at it, and by 1970 had composed 39 more. His music to 'The Gadfly' from 1955, is probably the best known. Its attractive music complements the swashbuckling story of the 19th Century Austrian soldier who dies a hero鈥檚 death.

Composer: Dmitri Shostakovich
Performer: Nicola Benedetti (Violin)
Performers: 成人快手 Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Ji艡铆 B臎lohl谩vek
Recording date: 08 September 2012
Date of broadcast: 08 September 2012

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