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Composer of the Week: Berwald

on BBC Radio 3

David Byers explores the arresting and original music of composer
Franz Berwald. Today, guest Susan Tomes delivers a pianist's verdict on Berwald's piano writing, often deemed to be unidiomatic.
Piano Trio No 2 in F minor
Marieke Blankestijn (violin), Christoph Marks (cello), Susan Tomes (piano)
Symphony No 4 in E flat (Sinfonie naive)
London Symphony Orchestra, conductor Sixten Ehrling
Repeated next Thursday 11.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
David Byers
Unknown:
Franz Berwald.
Unknown:
Susan Tomes
Cello:
Christoph Marks
Piano:
Susan Tomes

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