First Listen – Bernstein West Side Story

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First Listen – Bernstein West Side Story

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Jun 27, 2014

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How does a complete live concert recording of Bernstein's West Side Story shape up? The BBC Music Magazine team share their thoughts on the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra's new CD. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 27, 2014

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