Maria Donska (piano)
BBC Scottish Orchestra
(Leader, J. Mouland Begbie)
Conductor, Ian Whyte

Schumann's Introduction and Allegro appassionato (or Concertstuck) was written in 1849 at Kreischa, where he and his family took refuge during the political disturbances in Dresden. The work has been unjustly neglected in favour of the Piano Concerto, completed four years earlier. Although certain of its themes may suggest Mendelssohn, who had died shortly before, their treatment, is characteristic of Schumann; and the work, besides offering opportunities for brilliance on the part of the soloist, has a warmth and an intimate quality that are very appealing.

Tonight's performance takes its place in the present series devoted to Schumann's orchestral works; on November 19 his Third Symphony will be broadcast. (H.R.)

The illustrationshave been recorded by Geraint Jones on the organs of the Martenund Nikolaikirohe &t Steinkirchen, and the Jeobikiroche Hamburg.

Années de Pelerinage
Deuxième Année:
Sposalizio; II pensieroso: Canzonetta del Salvator Rosa : Sonetto 47 del Petrarca; Sonetto 104del Petrarca ;
Sonetto 123del Petrarca ; Après une lecture de Dante played by Joseph Weingarten (piano)

Sir Lewis Namier reviews John Wheeler–Bennett 's book about the German army in politics,1918-45

Ilse Wolf (soprano)
Frederick Stone (accompanist)
Stephen Waters (clarinet)
Die Manner sind méchant: Die Rose;
Die Liebende schreibt; Nacht und Traume; Liebe schwarmt auf alien Wegen
Der Hirt auf dem Felsen
(with clarinet)
The ninth of a series of twelve Sohubert heder recitals, devised by Richard Capeil

by Ivan Turgenev
Translated by Constance Garnett
Adapted for radio and produced by Mary Hope Allen

by Valda Aveling

An observer's impressions of current life and opinion by Christopher Salmon
3-The Man and the Manager
A series of eight talks