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The Beauty, Textures and Humor of Witold Lutoslawski

Classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz reviews a new CD of the composer conducting three of his own works. Schwartz is surprised by how nuanced the pieces are, compared to the clanging aesthetic of music by other contemporary Eastern European composers.

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, July 1, 1988: Interview with Eric Hansen; Review of Witold Lutoslawski's album "Lutoslawski Conducts Lutoslawski"; Interview with Gerald Garner; Commentary on sofas.
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