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Vladimir Ashkenazy Recital, No.4 - Chopin: Nocturnes & Sonata in B minor

A series of six recitals, including the last five Beethoven Sonatas, by this master pianist at a new peak in his career. Both his audiences and the critics have been aware in recent years of new dimensions in Ashkenazy's playing. This may stem in…
Length
41 mins
Prog. No.
3664

Vladimir Ashkenazy Recital, No.6 - Chopin: Nocturnes, Polonaise, Impromptu, Scherzo

A series of six recitals, including the last five Beethoven Sonatas, by this master pianist at a new peak in his career. Both his audiences and the critics have been aware in recent years of new dimensions in Ashkenazy's playing. This may stem in…
Length
39 mins
Prog. No.
3665

Pinchas Zukerman and Marc Neikrug: Schubert: Sonatina 1

The three Sonatinas Opus 137 were written in 1816, one of Schubert’s happiest and most prolific years. He modelled them on the Sonatas of Mozart, but they are full of unmistakable Schubertian lyricism which was much admired by Brahms. The arpeggione…
Length
43 mins
Prog. No.
3668

Pinchas Zukerman and Marc Neikrug: Schubert: Sonatina 2

The three Sonatinas Opus 137 were written in 1816, one of Schubert’s happiest and most prolific years. He modelled them on the Sonatas of Mozart, but they are full of unmistakable Schubertian lyricism which was much admired by Brahms. The arpeggione…
Length
43 mins
Prog. No.
3669

Vladimir Ashkenazy introduces and plays: Rachmaninoff: Variations on a theme of Corelli

Vladimir Ashkenazy has had a particular affection for the music of Rachmaninoff throughout his professional life, and his performances have long had the ring both of authenticity and of deep commitment. This is not surprising in a Russian-born and…
Length
45 mins
Prog. No.
3672

Nathan Milstein and the Bach Chaconne

On 17 July 1986, Nathan Milstein played his last public recital in the Berwaldhallen in Stockholm. The recital included the Bach Chaconne, one of the towering masterpieces of Western music and one of the most difficult to do justice to. Milstein was…
Length
23 mins
Prog. No.
3696

Wiener Streichsextett: Brahms: String Sextet No.1

The Wiener Streichsextett, founded in 1981, probably is one of the most famous ensembles of all time in its genre. In these recordings they present the rarely performed — but highly acclaimed — String Sextets of Johannes Brahms. The ensemble shines…
Length
38 mins
Prog. No.
4404

Wiener Streichsextett: Brahms: String Sextet No.2

The Wiener Streichsextett, founded in 1981, probably is one of the most famous ensembles of all time in its genre. In these recordings they present the rarely performed — but highly acclaimed — String Sextets of Johannes Brahms. The ensemble shines…
Length
42 mins
Prog. No.
4405

Takacs Quartet: Brahms: String Quintet No.1

In these special recordings of Brahms String Quintets No. 1 and 2 the world-famous Takacs Quartet is joined by violist Nabuko Imai as guest artist to form the quintet. The two pieces showcase the full spectrum of the composer's masterful writing for…
Length
30 mins
Prog. No.
4406

Takacs Quartet: Brahms: String Quintet No.2

In these special recordings of Brahms String Quintets No. 1 and 2 the world-famous Takacs Quartet is joined by violist Nabuko Imai as guest artist to form the quintet. The two pieces showcase the full spectrum of the composer's masterful writing for…
Length
32 mins
Prog. No.
4407