Sticky Notes en Français! Shostakovich Symphonie No. 13 (Bonus Episode)

Sticky Notes en Français! Shostakovich Symphonie No. 13 (Bonus Episode)

Author: Joshua Weilerstein February 27, 2025 Duration: 1:10:18

Voici un épisode bonus spécial de Sticky Notes en français, en avant-première de mes concerts avec l'Orchestre National de Lille, présentant la 13e symphonie de Shostakovich. Si vous souhaitez écouter la version anglaise de cet épisode, elle est disponible dans les archives. Je m'excuse pour toute mauvaise prononciation en cours de route, et j'espère que vous l'apprécierez !

This is a special bonus episode of Sticky Notes in French ahead of my concerts with the Orchestre National de Lille, featuring Shostakovich's 13th symphony. If you would like to listen to the English version of this episode, it is available in the archives. Apologies for any mis-prononciations along the way, and I hope that you enjoy it! 


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