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Music for a While #105: A composer, in words and music

Music for a While #105: A composer, in words and music

Update: 2025-09-19
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Jay offers a personal appreciation of Rodion Shchedrin (1932–2025).

Bizet-Shchedrin, “Changing of the Guard,” from “Carmen Suite”

Bizet-Shchedrin, “Bolero,” from “Carmen Suite”

Rachmaninoff, Prelude in G-sharp minor, Op. 32, No. 12

Shchedrin, “Humoresque”

Shchedrin, Piano Concerto No. 1, Scherzo-toccata

Tchaikovsky, “Miniature overture,” from “The Nutcracker”

Shchedrin, Chamber Suite, Finale
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Music for a While #105: A composer, in words and music

Music for a While #105: A composer, in words and music

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