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KUAF Sunday Symphony for Nov. 29, 2015: Usher In the Season With Tchaikovsky

KUAF | By Bonnie Slaughter

Published November 29, 2015 at 2:40 PM CST

The holiday season is never complete without Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite. On this week’s Sunday Symphony, hear the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’s expert rendering of this piece as renowned conductor Vladimir Ashkenazy leads them, bringing each scene to life with precision and personality. Tune in to start the season right!

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