From the Pittville Pump Room. Vladimir Ovchinikov (piano).
A recital by the distinguished Russian virtuoso who plays music by two great Russian composer pianists, including the original version of Rachmaninov's second sonata - the composer's response to the great second sonata (the Funeral March) by Chopin, to whom Rachmaninov also pays homage in the variations on Chopin's famous C minor prelude.
Scriabin Piano Sonata No 1
Rachmaninov Variations on a Theme of Chopin, Op 22
11.55 Discoveries from a Muddy Field British radio astronomy began 50 years ago at Jodrell Bank . Its telescope is a symbol of successful science, and it played a crucial role in the Cold War . The three men who have run Jodrell Bank talk to
Frank Close about the first half century and the future.
12.15 Ovchinikov Prelude, Chorale and Fugue
Rachmaninov Piano Sonata No 2 in 6 flat minor (original version)