Return to Paris
Donald Macleod explores Dussek's return to Paris, where his lifestyle of excess began to catch up with him.
Donald Macleod explores the life and career of the virtuoso pianist and composer Jan Ladislav Dussek, a musician revered in his own time, but largely forgotten today. In Friday's programme, Donald explores Dussek's return to Paris, where his lifestyle of excess began to catch up with him
Sonata in A flat major, Op 64 "Return to Paris" (II. Molto Adagio)
Andreas Staier, fortepiano
Sonata in A flat major Op 64 "Return to Paris" (IV. Finale: Scherzo - Allegro con spirito)
Markus Becker, piano
Piano Concerto in E flat major, Op 70 (III. Rondo: Allegretto moderatissimo)
Howard Shelley, piano/ conductor
Ulster orchestra
Piano Sonata in F major, Op 77 "L'invocation"
Rudolph Firkusny, piano
Producer: Sam Phillips.
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Jan Ladislav Dussek
Sonata in A flat major C.221 - Molto adagio con anima ed espressione
Performer: Andreas Staier.- DEUTSCHE HM: 82876673772.
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Jan Ladislav Dussek
Concerto for piano and orchestra in E flat major Op. 70
Performer: Howard Shelley. Orchestra: Ulster Orchestra.- HYPERION:CDA68027.
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Broadcasts
- Fri 13 May 2016 12:00´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 3
- Fri 13 May 2016 18:30´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 3
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