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Francesco Piemontesi

Francesco Piemontesi (piano) performs at the 2011 City of London Festival. Chopin: Prelude, Op 45; Two Mazurkas. Debussy: Preludes Nos 1, 2, 11. Schumann: Kreisleriana.

Another recital featuring Radio 3 New Generation Artists at the 2011 City of London Festival. The Swiss-born
pianist Francesco Piemontesi begins his recital, recorded in the church of St. Mary Abchurch, with shorter pieces by Chopin and Debussy and follows them with Schumann's fantastical (and semi-autobiographical) masterpiece Kreisleriana.

Francesco Piemontesi (piano)

Chopin :
Prelude Op 45
Two Mazurkas Op. 59 nos.1&2
Debussy:
Preludes Nos. 1, 2, 11 from Book 1
Danseuses des Delphes
Voiles
La danse de Puck
Schumann:
Kreisleriana.

1 hour

Music Played

  • Frédéric Chopin

    Prelude in C sharp minor Op.45 for piano

    Performer: Francesco Piemontesi (Piano)

  • Frédéric Chopin

    Two Mazurkas Op.59 for piano No 1 & 2

    Performer: Francesco Piemontesi (Piano)

  • Claude Debussy

    Preludes No. 1 (Danseuses des Delphes) – from book 1

    Performer: Francesco Piemontesi (Piano)

  • Claude Debussy

    Preludes No. 2 (Voiles) – from book 1

    Performer: Francesco Piemontesi (Piano)

  • Claude Debussy

    Preludes No. 11 (La danse de Puck) – from book 1

    Performer: Francesco Piemontesi (Piano)

  • Robert Schumann

    Kreisleriana - 8 fantasies Op.16 for piano

    Performer: Francesco Piemontesi (Piano)

Broadcast

  • Fri 22 Jul 2011 13:00