Twenty Minutes

The Pianist

Friday 8 December 2006 20:20-20:40 (Radio 3)

The Pianist: An extract from Conrad Williams's recent novel, narrated by Robert Bathurst.

Concert pianist Philip Morahan has a problem - he can no longer play the piano. He can do everything else, but there are too many distractions ? his agent, his girlfriend, his protege and his reviews. All overwhelm him in a poignant and comic way.

Duration:

20 minutes

Twenty Minutes

Episode and Playlist Information

• 23 Dec 06 - Let Distant Lands
• 16 Dec 06 Richard Bonynge
• 9 Dec 06 The Last Jew on Crete
• 8 Dec 06 The Pianist
• 5 Dec 06 Mozart's Grave
• 4 Dec 06 Britten & Literature
• 30 Nov 06 Sicilian Connection