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Composer of the Week: Jan Ladislav Dussek

BBC Radio 3
on BBC Radio 3

(1760-1812)
Dussek was one of the first of a new breed of composer - the romantic piano virtuoso. Geoffrey Baskerville follows him on his travels through Europe, where he left a trail of musical acclaim, bankruptcy, scandal and broken strings.
Variations on "God Save the King" Jean-Patrice Brosse (harpsichord) Grand Duo in E flat, Op 38
Jaroslav and Tomas Secky (horns), Jana Bouskova (harp), Josef Hala (piano)
Concerto in G minor, Op 49 Concerto Koln, director Andreas Staier (fortepiano) Producer David McGuinness
Repeated next Monday 11.30pm
SOUNDING THE CENTURY

Contributors

Unknown:
Geoffrey Baskerville
Harpsichord:
Jean-Patrice Brosse
Horns:
Tomas Secky
Harp:
Jana Bouskova
Piano:
Josef Hala
Director:
Andreas Staier
Producer:
David McGuinness
Source: Radio Times

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