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Piano Day

Episode 4 of 11

Donald Macleod introduces some of Mozart's most thought-provoking piano music, reveals the composer's approach to playing and traces the instrument's development.

Donald Macleod maps out Mozart's life-story, plays many of his favourite works and tries to fathom why for him Mozart's music will always remain a constant companion. Today he introduces some of Mozart's most thought-provoking piano music, reveals the composer's approach to playing it and traces the development of the instrument.

1 hour

Last on

Wed 5 Jan 2011 12:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Fantasie [Capriccio] in C Major K 395 [Munich Oct 1777]

    Performer: Richard Egarr (fortepiano)

    • HARMONIA MUNDI HMU 907387.

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Sonata in B Flat Major K358 (Salzburg 1773-74) (orchestral textures)

    Performer: Christoph Eschenbach, Justus Franz (piano)

    • DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON 435 0422.

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Sonata for Violin & Piano in C K296 – Andante Sostenuto (Mannheim 1778)

    Performer: Itzhak Pearlman (violin) Performer: Daniel Barenboim (piano)

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Fantasia in C Minor K 475 (1785 Vienna)

    Performer: Alfred Brendel (piano)

    • DECCA 454 2442.

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Variations on 'Ah vous dirai-je, maman K265 (Vienna 1781-2)

    Performer: Livia Rev (piano)

    • HELIOS CDH 55194.

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Adagio in B Minor K540 (1788 Vienna)

    Performer: Alfred Brendel (piano)

    • DECCA 454 2442.

Broadcast

  • Wed 5 Jan 2011 12:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3