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Composer of the Week: Hummel

on BBC Radio 3

With Donald Macleod.

Hummel's piano technique divided contemporary critics, some of whom compared him unfavourably to Beethoven. Hummel left the Esterhazy court and re-established his reputation as a pianist during the Congress of Vienna.

Rondo Favori in E flat, Op 11 - Earl Wild (piano)

Septet Militaire in C, Op 114 - Nash Ensemble

Piano Concertino in G, Op 73 - London Mozart Players, director Howard Shelley (piano)

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Presenter:
Donald Macleod

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