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Composer of the Week: Hummel

BBC Radio 3
on BBC Radio 3

With Donald Macleod.
Hummel's astonishing piano technique divided critics of the time, who compared him unfavourablyto Beethoven. After leaving the Esterhazy court, Hummel reestablished his reputation as a pianist during the Congress of Vienna. Rondo Favori in E flat
Earl Wild (piano)
Septet Militaire in C, Op 114 Nash Ensemble
Concertino,Op 73
London Mozart Players, director Howard Shelley (piano)

Contributors

Unknown:
Donald MacLeod.
Piano:
Howard Shelley
Source: Radio Times

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