Love and Belaiev
Donald Macleod continues his exploration of the life and work of Alexander Scriabin through his piano sonatas, piano concerto and only song.
Donald Macleod continues his exploration of the life and work of Alexander Scriabin through his piano sonatas, recounting the story of the composer's often tempestuous relationship with his patron Mitrofan Belaiev, and his equally tortuous relationship with women, many of whom were teenagers. The music in this programme includes Scriabin's only song, and his only Piano Concerto.
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- Tue 29 May 200712:00BBC Radio 3
- Tue 29 May 200720:45BBC Radio 3
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