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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.

1 hour

Last on

Fri 13 May 2016 18:30

Music Played

  • Jan Ladislav Dussek

    Sonata in A flat major C.221 - Molto adagio con anima ed espressione

    Performer: Andreas Staier.
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    • 4.
  • Jan Ladislav Dussek

    Concerto for piano and orchestra in E flat major Op. 70

    Performer: Howard Shelley. Orchestra: Ulster Orchestra.
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    • 8.

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  • Fri 13 May 2016 12:00
  • Fri 13 May 2016 18:30

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