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Paul Lewis - Schubert

From Wigmore Hall, London, Paul Lewis plays some of Schubert's most popular piano works. Four Impromptus, D935; Six Moments Musicaux, D780; Fantasy in C, D760 (Wanderer).

Live from Wigmore Hall, London

Presented by Louise Fryer

Renowned British pianist Paul Lewis plays some of Schubert's most popular works for the piano.

Known for the depth and intimacy of his interpretations, he begins his recital with four of Schubert's Impromptus and continues after the interval with another set of delightful minatures - a set of 'Moments Musicaux'. The final piece in the concert by contrast is the much more substantial 'Wanderer Fantasy' considered to be one of Schubert's most difficult works for the piano. Indeed once when Schubert himself played the piece in a performance for his friends, he stopped and shouted, "Let the Devil play the stuff!".

Schubert: 4 Impromptus D.935

8.10 Music Interval

8.30 Schubert: 6 Moments Musicaux D.780
Schubert: Fantasy in C D.760 'Wanderer'

Paul Lewis (piano).

2 hours, 30 minutes

Music Played

  • Paul Lewis

    • Franz Schubert

      4 Impromptus D.935, Op.142 for piano

      Performer: Paul LEWIS - Piano

  • Music Interval

  • Franz Schubert

    Rosamunde - incidental music D.797 [incl. Zauberharfe Ov.]

    Conductor: Riccardo Muti Performer: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

    • EMI Classics.
    • 5 74808 2.
  • Franz Schubert

    Der Wanderer (Ich komme von Gebirge her) D.489

    Performer: Dietrich FISCHER-DIESKAU - Baritone Performer: Gerald MOORE - Piano

    • EMI.
    • 565670-2.
  • Paul Lewis

    • Franz Schubert

      6 Moments musicaux D.780 for piano

      Performer: Paul LEWIS - Piano

    • Franz Schubert

      Fantasy in C major D.760 (Wandererfantasie) for piano

      Performer: Paul LEWIS - Piano

Broadcast

  • Tue 15 Nov 2011 19:30

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