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A view of classical music from a range of presenters; themed series and one-off programmes

A personal view of classical music from a range of presenters. Authored, themed mini-series and one-off programmes offer a chance to share the musical interests of the presenters.

Saturday Classics: Susan Tomes

Susan Tomes

11/05/2013

BBC Radio 3 - Saturday Classics, Susan Tomes

Pianist Susan Tomes presents a selection of music of personal significance.

Pianist and chamber musician Susan Tomes introduces recordings of music and musicians who have been inspirational to her, including Mozart, Schumann, Faure, Chopin and Bill Evans.

The much loved pianist and chamber musician Susan Tomes introduces recordings of personal significance including music by Mozart, Schumann, Fauré, Chopin and Bill Evans.

Susan Tomes is known throughout the world as an award winning pianist with ensembles such as the Florestan Trio and Domus. She has built an international reputation as a wonderful interpreter and as an authority on chamber music. She has also written books on the subject.

For Saturday Classics Susan selects recordings of music and musicians that have been inspirational to her. Featured in her selection are some of the pinnacles of the chamber music repertory - as well as a few surprises.

Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

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