In Sickness and in Health
Donald Macleod tells the story of Chopin's battle with tuberculosis and its effect on his music. Including Piano Sonata No 2, Op 35 (Funeral March); Preludes, Op 28 (excerpts).
Donald Macleod tells the story of Chopin's battle with tuberculosis and its effect on his music.
Piano Sonata No 2 in B flat minor, Op 35 (Funeral March)
Martha Argerich (piano)
Preludes, Op 28 (excerps)
Havard Gimse (piano)
Scherzo No 4 in E, Op 54
Claudio Arrau (piano)
Barcarolle in F sharp, Op 60
Waltz in E flat, Op 18 No 1
Dinu Lipatti (piano).
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- Fri 16 May 200812:00BBC Radio 3
- Fri 16 May 200820:45BBC Radio 3
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