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Swan Lake

Published: Sept. 23, 2008, 12:30 p.m.

Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake is based on a children's show he wrote for his nephews and nieces.

Discover the story behind the famous ballet

And what is the impact on those who hear it and dance to it?

Featuring:

Dr. Elena Denzhkina-Campbell\nDr. Margaret Reynolds\nTom Conlon\nJohn Warrack\nFrancesca Allen\nJane Hackett\nBarbara Hughes\nSir Roy Strong\nMatthew Drury, piano\nMarion Tait\nGaylene Cummerfield\nMatthew Lawrence\nScott Ambler

Series about pieces of music with a powerful emotional impact

Producer: Sarah Conkey

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2008.