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Penderecki

In Music Matters this week, a tribute to British composer Nicholas Maw who died on Tuesday, aged 73.

Also, Petroc Trelawny talks to Polish composer Krzysztof Penderecki, Oscar winning playwright Ronald Harwood and looks into the business benefits of commissioning new music.

45 minutes

Last on

Sat 23 May 2009 12:15

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  • Sat 23 May 2009 12:15

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