Stephen Kovacevich and Martha Argerich play Brahms and Debussy

One of Beethoven's late piano sonatas dominates the first half of a concert in which the American pianist Stephen Kovacevich celebrates his 85th birthday at Wigmore Hall in London. He's joined by the violinist Irène Duval for the first of Brahms' violin sonatas, and unites with long-time musical collaborator - the pianist Martha Argerich - to conclude with captivating Debussy.

Presented by Ian Skelly and recorded on 22nd October at Wigmore Hall in London.

Brahms: 7 Fantasien, Op. 116 - Intermezzo in E
Brahms: Intermezzo in F minor, Op. 118 No. 4
Brahms: 7 Fantasien, Op. 116 - Capriccio in D minor
Brahms: Intermezzo in A, Op. 118 No. 2
Brahms: Intermezzo in E flat minor, Op. 118 No. 6

Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 31 in A flat, Op. 110

Interval

Brahms: Violin Sonata No. 1 in G, Op. 78

Debussy: En blanc et noir
Debussy: Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune

Irène Duval (violin)
Stephen Kovacevich (piano)
Martha Argerich (piano)

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