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Poulenc: Concerto for Two Pianos

Stephen Johnson explores Francis Poulenc's Concerto for two pianos, a work which, according to the composer, marked the beginning of his "great period".

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Wed 30 Jan 201320:15
BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Francis Poulenc

    Concerto in D minor for 2 pianos and orchestra

    Conductor: Seiji Ozawa Performer: Katia Labeque Performer: Marielle Labeque Performer: Boston S O

    • PHILIPS.
    • 426-284-2.

  • Maurice Ravel - Concerto in G major for piano and orchestra

    Conductor: Charles Dutoit Performer: Jean-Yves Thibaudet Performer: Montreal S O

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Concerto no. 21 in C major K.467 for piano and orchestra

    Conductor: Jeffrey Tate Performer: English Chamber Orchestra. Performer: Mitsuko Uchida

    • PHILIPS.
    • 468 540-2.

Credit

UnknownFrancis Poulenc

Broadcast

  • Wed 30 Jan 201320:15
    BBC Radio 3