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Donald Macleod continues his exploration of Chopin's extraordinarily creative final years living in Nohant.

Cracks had begun to appear in Chopin's relationship with George Sand; then his father died; and there was a visit from his sister, whom he hadn't seen for 14 years.

1 hour

Last on

Thu 4 Mar 2010 22:00

Music Played

  • Frédéric Chopin - 2 Nocturnes, op.55

    Performer: Vladimir Ashkenazy (pno)

  • Frédéric Chopin - 3 Mazurkas, op.56

    Performer: Charles Rosen (pno)

  • Frédéric Chopin - Sonata no.3 in b minor, op.58

    Performer: Mitsuko Uchida (pno)

Broadcasts

  • Thu 11 Jun 2009 12:00
  • Thu 11 Jun 2009 22:00
  • Thu 4 Mar 2010 12:00
  • Thu 4 Mar 2010 22:00

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