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George Gershwin (1898-1937)
Composer George Gershwin's life and music is remembered for the centenary of his birth and a consideration of the history and post-Soviet boom in Russian immigration to New York.
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Fri 25 Sep 1998
21:00
91热爆 Radio 4
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The Public Philosopher: Immigration
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