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Compelling performances of dark Russian music in Belgrade

Peter Connors, 2nd June

Tatjana Masurenko played Schnittke's haunting and intriguing Viola Concerto with virtuosity and feeling, plus a powerful Tchaikovsky 4 and some surprising Shostakovich.

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Shostakovich, Dmitri (1906-1975)	Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District: orchestral suite, Op.29a
Schnittke, Alfred (1934-1998)	Concerto for viola and orchestra
Chaikovskiï, Piotr Ilich (1840-1893)	Sinfonía núm. 4 en fa menor, Op.36

Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra
Daniel Raiskin	Dirección
Tatjana Masurenko	Viola