Fine Music Radio Composer of the Week

Composer Of The Week - 24 Aug - 28 Aug 26

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He was the illegitimate son of a Russian prince and a professor of chemistry who described himself as a “Sunday composer”. Nevertheless, his music attracted many admirers, including Franz Liszt.
Alexander Borodin is our composer of the week.
31 Aug English South Africa Music · Arts

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