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Artist In Focus: Stephen Kovacevich
Stephen Kovacevich 's sensational debut at the Wigmore Hall took place 40 years ago and this week he shares with Petroc Trelawny some of the musical milestones of his career. In today's programme of recordings from the BBC Archives the pianist reflects on his arrival in Britain in 1959, on musical life in flower-power London and on his studies with Dame Myra Hess. Beethoven Bagatelles Op 119: Nos 8-11 (1999)
Bach Allemande (Partita No 4 in D, BWV828) (1995)
Schubert 12 German Dances, D790 (1993) Schumann Kinderszenen , Op 15 (1986) Chopin Barcarolle in F sharp minor, Op 60 (1985)
Beethoven Piano Concerto No 4 in G With the BBC SymphonyOrchestra, conductor Hans Schmidt-lsserstedt (1971)

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Stephen Kovacevich
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Stephen Kovacevich
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Dame Myra Hess.
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Bach Allemande
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Schumann Kinderszenen
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Chopin Barcarolle
Conductor:
Hans Schmidt-Lsserstedt
Source: Radio Times

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