Andrew Burn talks about the pieces being performed in the concert, with valuable insights into the music and illustrated with recorded extracts.

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Works and composers

Borodin Prince Igor Overture
Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No.2
Akimenko Nocturne
Beethoven Symphony No.8