Bonus episode! A performance of a suite from the ballet Daphnis and Chloe by Maurice Ravel
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Who doesn't love more music? Starting this season, we'll be releasing occasional bonus episodes. We kick it off with a great performance of a suite from Ravel's ballet Daphnis and Chloe. Support Classical Breakdown: https://weta.org/donatefm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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