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Alexander Melnikov

Alexander Melnikov in a piano recital from Wigmore Hall, London. Brahms:16 Variations on a theme by Robert Schumann; Scherzo in E flat minor, Op 4; Sonata No 2 in F sharp minor.

Live from Wigmore Hall, London.

The Russian pianist Alexander Melnikov plays 3 early works by Brahms including a set of variations on a theme by his friend and mentor, Robert Schumann, who also helped champion his second piano sonata.

Presented by Louise Fryer

BRAHMS:16 Variations on a theme by Robert Schumann Op.9
BRAHMS: Scherzo in E flat minor Op.4
BRAHMS: Sonata no. 2 in F sharp minor Op.2

Alexander Melnikov (piano).

58 minutes

Last on

Sat 11 Feb 201214:00
BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Wigmore Hall: Alexander Melnikov

    • Johannes Brahms

      Sonata no. 2 in F sharp minor Op.2 for piano

      Performer: Alexander MELNIKOV - Piano

    • Johannes Brahms

      Scherzo in E flat minor Op.4 for piano

      Performer: Alexander MELNIKOV - Piano

    • Johannes Brahms

      16 Variations on a theme by Robert Schumann Op.9 for piano

      Performer: Alexander MELNIKOV - Piano

Broadcasts

  • Mon 6 Feb 201213:00
    BBC Radio 3
  • Sat 11 Feb 201214:00
    BBC Radio 3