What is Lyatoshynsky's "Slavic" piano concerto?
A notable composition from 1953
A famous ballet
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The "Slavic" piano concerto is a notable composition from 1953 by the Ukrainian composer Borys Lyatoshynsky. It is in four movements, and was composed during a time of great political turmoil in Ukraine, as the country was under Soviet rule. The concerto is a reflection of Lyatoshynsky's love for his homeland and his desire to create a work of art that would express the spirit of the Ukrainian people.
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