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A Musical Obsession

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Reger and Mozart
Not only did Max Reger (1873-1916) compose orchestral variations on a famous melody by Mozart, buthehintedatitslullaby-like rhythm at many points in his music. This programme traces his apparent obsession.
Mozart Piano Sonata in A (K 331): PHILIP JENKINS
Reger Songs: Leise, leise weht; Maiennacht; Hoffnungstrost; Die Mutter spricht; Wasche im Wind; Allen Welten abgewandt; Wiegenlied;
Miide ELIZABETH HARRISON (sop) PAUL HAMBURGER (piano)
Reger Variations and Fugue on a theme by Mozart: VIENNA PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA, conducted by HORST STEIN. (Austrian Radio recording)
(First of three recitals of Reger and Pfitzner songs:. 4 July)

Contributors

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Max Reger
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Philip Jenkins
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Allen Welten
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Miide Elizabeth Harrison
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Horst Stein.
Source: Radio Times

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