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Paul Wittgenstein

BBC Radio 3
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1887-1961: ' I think I may honestly say that I am perhaps the pianist for whom the greatest number of special compositions has been written.'
The first of two programmes of music composed for this Austrian pianist who lost his right arm in the 1914-18 war and devoted the rest of his life to playing works for left hand only. Ravel Piano Concerto In D (for the left hand): PAUL WITTGEN STEIN NEW YORK METROPOLITAN OPERA
ORCHESTRA conducted by MAX RUDOLF
2.20* Rcger Prelude and Fugue in e minor: PAUL WITTGENSTEIN
2.27* Donizetti, arr Leschetizky Andante finale (Lucia di Lam mermoor) (mono) PAUL WITTGENSTEIN
2.35 Britten Diversions for piano (left hand) and orchestra (mono): JULIUS KATCHEN LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, conducted by THE COMPOSER: records

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Conducted By:
Max Rudolf
Unknown:
Lucia Di Lam
Source: Radio Times

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