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At home with Maurizio Pollini

Sara Mohr-Pietsch travels to Milan to interview celebrated Italian pianist Maurizio Pollini. Plus pianist Nicolas Hodges, and the centenary of harpsichordist George Malcolm.

Sara Mohr-Pietsch travels to Milan to interview the acclaimed Italian pianist Maurizio Pollini, who's recently turned 75, ahead of a concert in London where he'll perform music by Chopin. Also, Nicolas Hodges talks about performing the UK premiere of Wolfgang Rihm's Piano Concerto; and the centenary of the English pianist, organist, composer, harpsichordist, and conductor George Malcolm.

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Chapters

  • Maurizio Pollini

    Duration: 20:47

  • Nicolas Hodges

    Duration: 08:33

  • George Malcolm centenary

    Duration: 13:56

Credits

RoleContributor
PresenterSara Mohr-Pietsch
Interviewed GuestMaurizio Pollini
Interviewed GuestNicolas Hodges

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  • Sat 18 Feb 201712:15
  • Mon 20 Feb 201722:00

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