Boris Giltburg, Christmas films, Party season substitutes
Pianist Boris Giltburg plays Beethoven, Christmas films - should we demand better? Scottee on the joys of Abigail's Party
2020 marks Ludwig Van Beethoven鈥檚 250th birthday, and pianist Boris Giltburg has taken on the mammoth task of learning, performing and recording all 32 of Beethoven鈥檚 piano sonatas. What does it take to learn and record eleven hours of music and what can you learn about one of the world鈥檚 most famous composers.? Boris discusses the project and shares an exclusive recording.
As Christmas approaches, we all love to curl up with a cocoa in front of a festive film. Netflix and Hallmark are churning out Christmas rom-coms, but why are they so popular? And should we be expecting more from these seasonal sensations? Gavia Baker-Whitelaw and Amanny Mohamed discuss the film phenomenon.
Front Row continues our festive foray into the best parties on screen with artist Scottee. We鈥檙e turning up Demis Roussos, cracking open a nice bottle of Beaujolais, but no olives for a celebration of Abigail鈥檚 Party.
Presenter: Tom Sutcliffe
Producer: Hilary Dunn
Studio Manager: John Boland
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Listen to Front Row's聽celebration of Ludwig van Beethoven, marking the composer's 250th birthday, with pianist Stephen Hough, poet Ruth Padel, Laura Tunbridge and Sir Simon Rattle
Main image: Boris GiltburgPhoto credit: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic
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