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 Dr. Margaret Reynolds Tom Conlon John Warrack Francesca Allen Jane Hackett Barbara Hughes Sir Roy Strong Matthew Drury, piano Marion Tait Gaylene Cummerfield Matthew Lawrence Scott Ambler
Series about pieces of music with a powerful emotional impact
Producer: Sarah Conkey
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2008.