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News and notes from the world of classical music.

LSO concert highlights Tchaikovsky's legacy

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The Lansing Symphony Orchestra’s next concert is Saturday night at Wharton center. The program will be mostly Russian ballet music from several eras.Current State’s Melissa Benmark spoke with conductor Timothy Muffitt about the music being featured. He says it isn't hyperbole to call Tchaikovsky Russia's greatest composer, or certainly among the most important.

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