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Homage to Chopin

BBC Radio 3
on BBC Radio 3

died 17 October 1849
Chopin Three Mazurkas, Op 50; Nocturne in E. Op 62 No 2: Rallade No 4 in F minor. Op 52
David Wilde (Diano) savs:
Martinu Mazurka-Nocturne (Memorial a Chopin)
MEMBERS OF THE NASH ENSEMBLE lbert Etude-Caprice pour un ' Tombeau de Chopin '
CHRISTOPHER VAN KAMPEN (CellO) Villa-Lobos Hommage a Chopin DAVID WILDE (piano)
The 20th-century works were all commissioned by UNESCO to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Chopin's death. Those by Martinu and lbert are receiving their first broadcast performances.

Contributors

Unknown:
David Wilde
Unknown:
Martinu Mazurka-Nocturne
Unknown:
Tombeau de Chopin
Cello:
Christopher van Kampen
Piano:
David Wilde
Source: Radio Times

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