Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No 3 (first movement)
Robin Ray introduces the first of three masterclasses, each concentrating on a movement of a work which presents one of the most formidable challenges in the entire piano repertoire, but whose appeal remains enormous to pianists and audiences alike. Jorge Bolet, who himself knew Rachmaninov and heard him play his own music, works with the young American pianist Ira Levin and 21-year-old Brazilian Jose Feghali.
Lighting john mccaw Sound RON ALLAN
VT editor ARNOLD BROWN
Producer NORMAN MCCANDLISH Director HILARY BOULDING
A BBC/RM ARTS, Munich co-production