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June 6, 2012

What inspires top classical performers, composers and conductors? What reflections do they have on their performances and careers? Go backstage at some of Europe's best concert halls with this series of interviews.

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What inspires top classical performers, composers and conductors? What reflections do they have on their performances and careers? Go backstage at some of Europe's best concert halls with this series of interviews.

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Wladimir Ashkenazy, russischer Dirigent und Pianist, aufgenommen am 15.1.1998 bei seinem Debütkonzert an der Tschechischen Philharmonie in Prag. Der seit 1963 im Westen lebende Musiker ist Chefdirigent des Deutschen Symphonie-Orchesters in Berlin und seit dem 1.1.1998 auch künstlerischer Leiter der Tschechischen Philharmonie in Prag.

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