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Blue-blooded music: Romanovs’ compositions unveiled for charity

Published: 20 October, 2009, 14:22


Tsar of the Russian Empire, Alexander II

Music written by members of the last Royal family will sound at Moscow’s Christ the Savior cathedral performed by the Globalis symphonic orchestra at a charitable concert to commemorate the Russian Imperial House.

 
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