Shostakovich Five
Bartók, Prokofiev, Shostakovich Wednesday 15 May, 7.30pmKirill Karabits conducts his final concert as Chief Conductor of the BSO in powerful style with Shostakovich's rousing Fifth Symphony.
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Explore What’s on >Kirill Karabits conducts his final concert as Chief Conductor of the BSO in powerful style with Shostakovich's rousing Fifth Symphony.
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