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Article: Tugging on their heart strings; As the BBC National Orchestra of Wales tunes up for its Valentine's Day concert in St David's Hall, Jenny Longhurst hears how the memories of some of our most recognisable celebrities are stirred by classical music.(Features)
- Article from:
- South Wales Echo (Cardiff, Wales)
- Article date:
- January 12, 2002
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