Fine Music Radio Composer of the Week

Composer Of The Week - Dmitri Shostakovich - 13 Apr - 17 Apr 26

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I am affected by everything that goes on in the world, politics, literature, people. I think it over in my own way, and then I long to express my feelings in music.” Robert Schumann was our composer of the week.
29 Apr English South Africa Music · Arts

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