Fine Music Radio Composer of the Week

Composer Of The Week - 21 - 25 Sept 26

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As one of the 20th century’s greatest composers, his piano virtuosity enabled him to significantly expand the instrument’s repertoire. While his music did not express political sentiment, he suffered great torment when his wife was arrested under the Stalinist regime. Sadly, he never lived to see her release
Sergei Prokofiev is our composer of the week.
25 Sep English South Africa Music · Arts

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