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International Tchaikovsky Competition

Tom Service travels to Moscow and St Petersburg to report on the XIV International Tchaikovsky Competition, one of the most important events in the Russian musical calendar.

45 minutes

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Sat 2 Jul 2011 12:15

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  • Sat 2 Jul 2011 12:15

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