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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Celebrating George Malcolm
Duration: 13:54
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Maurizio Pollini
Duration: 20:47
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Nicolas Hodges
Duration: 08:33
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George Malcolm centenary
Duration: 13:56
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Sara Mohr-Pietsch |
| Interviewed Guest | Maurizio Pollini |
| Interviewed Guest | Nicolas Hodges |
Broadcasts
- Sat 18 Feb 2017 12:15BBC Radio 3
- Mon 20 Feb 2017 22:00BBC Radio 3
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