Paris
Donald Macleod on the years Dussek spent living and working in Paris including a reputed meeting with Napoleon, time at the court of Marie Antoinette and another romantic scandal.
Donald Macleod explores the life and career of the virtuoso pianist and composer Jan Ladislav Dussek, a performer and composer revered in his own time, but largely forgotten today. In Tuesday's episode, Donald Macleod focuses on the years Dussek spent living and working in Paris including a reputed meeting with Napoleon, time at the court of Marie Antoinette and another romantic scandal.
Grand Sonata in G minor, Op 10 No 2
Frederick Marvin, piano
Harp Sonata No 2
Roberta Alessandrini, Harp
The Sufferings of the Queen of France, Op 23 (Tableau "Marie Antoinette")
Andreas Staier, fortepiano
Piano Concerto in C major, Op 29 (I. Larghetto - Allegro Maestoso)
Howard Shelley, piano/ conductor
Ulster Orchestra
Producer: Sam Phillips.
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Jan Ladislav Dussek
Grand Sonata in G minor Op. 10'2
Performer: Frederick Martin.- Dorian Discovery Dussek: DIS80125.
- Dorian Discovery Dussek.
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Jan Ladislav Dussek
Sonata for Harp no.2
Performer: Roberta Alessandrini.- NAXOS: 8553622.
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Jan Ladislav Dussek
Piano Concerto in C major op. 29 - I. Larghetto - allegro maestoso
Performer: Howard Shelley. Orchestra: Ulster Orchestra. Conductor: Howard Shelley.- HYPERION:CDA68027.
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Broadcasts
- Tue 10 May 201612:00BBC Radio 3
- Tue 10 May 201618:30BBC Radio 3
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