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Shostakovich's secret code

What was the secret message in Shostakovich's music? Suzy Klein reveals how the composer used a cipher to give his music a very personal meaning, which even Stalin couldn't control.

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Tunes for Tyrants: Music and Power with Suzy KleinSeries 1, Dictatorship

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