A weekly series in which pianist Piers Lane gives an introduction to the world of the piano and its players. Vienna, City of Music. In the early 19th century, Vienna was a city without parallel when it came to music and dancing. Piers Lane reflects on how some of the spirit and colour of Vienna at this time is immortalised in the music of Schubert and Beethoven.
Schubert Impromptus , D935 Maria-Joao Pires
Beethoven Piano Sonata in E minor, Op 90 Alfredo Perl Producer Chris Wines