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Time’s Echo

Open Source with Christopher Lydon

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War Requiem: Correspondence and Artistic Friendship

This chapter delves into the correspondence between composers Benjamin Britain and Shostakovich, highlighting their admiration for each other's work. It explores how their artistic friendship culminates in Shostakovich dedicating his 14th symphony to Britain, centered around themes of death and farewell.

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