Great Composers

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An anthology series with each episode focused on the life of a renowned composer.

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Cast

Kenneth Branagh Narrator

Georg Solti Conducted by: BBC Symphony Orchestra, Conductor, Self

Charles Rosen Self

Zuzana Parmova Dancers of the Prague National Ballet: 'Adagietto', Self

Michael Tilson Thomas Self

Imogen Cooper Piano

BBC Symphony Orchestra Music performed by

Robert Levin Fortepiano

Eric Wyrick Violin

Thomas Hampson Soloists

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