Episode 5
Donald Macleod looks at Liszt's extraordinary contribution to the piano repertoire, alongside the music of his friends, rivals and protégés.
After a lifetime of extending the musical possibilities of his instrument, Liszt makes a last great contribution to the future as a teacher.
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Franz Liszt
Nuages Gris S.199
Performer: Krystian ZIMERMAN - Piano
- DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON.
- 431-780-2.
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Franz Liszt
Via crucis - les 14 stations de la croix S.53 for soloists, chorus and organ (or piano)
Conductor: Laurence EQUILBEY Performer: Brigitte ENGERER - Piano Performer: Helene MOULIN - Contralto Performer: Pierre Corbel - Main Artist (Jesus) Performer: Accentus Chamber Choir
- Naive.
- V-5061.
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Carl Tausig
5 Valses-caprices d'apres Johann Strauss II for piano
Performer: Piers LANE - Piano
- HYPERION.
- CDA 66785-.
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Franz Liszt
Harmonies poetiques et religieuses - 10 pieces S.173 for piano
Performer: Steven OSBORNE - Piano
- HYPERION.
- CDA-67445.
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Franz Liszt
Nuages Gris S.199
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Franz Liszt
Via Crucis: Station XII
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Carl Tausig
Nouvelle Soirees de Vienne Nos. 1&2
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Franz Liszt
Harmonies Poetiques et religieuses: Nos. I, VII & X
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- Fri 5 Oct 201212:00BBC Radio 3
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