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The Day Before the Hammer Last December the prize-winning young Belfast pianist Barry Douglas faced a formidable challenge - putting on record his interpretation of Beethoven's Hammerklavier Sonata. This is not only the longest but the most difficult of his piano sonatas, with dazzling trills and challenging tempo markings.
Michael Oliver talked to
Barry Douglas on the eve of the recording.
Producer JOHN BOUNDY

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Pianist:
Barry Douglas
Unknown:
Michael Oliver
Unknown:
Barry Douglas
Producer:
John Boundy
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