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Matters of the Heart

Donald Macleod in 'Matters of the Heart' looks into Schumann's nerve-racking love life and the surreal story of his journey to become a pianist.

1 hour

Music Played

  • Robert Schumann

    Allegro in B Minor Op.8

    Performer: Maurizio Pollini (piano) Performer: Deutsche Grammophon 471 3702

    • 1.
  • Robert Schumann

    Grande Sonata in F Sharp Minor Op.11 – First movt.

    Performer: Maurizio Pollini (piano)

    • DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON 423 1342.
    • 1.
  • Robert Schumann

    Arabeske in C

    Performer: András Schiff (piano)

    • TELDEC 4509 991762.
    • 1.
  • Robert Schumann

    Liederkreis Op.24

    Performer: Florian Boesch (baritone), Malcolm Martineau (piano)

    • ONYX 4041.
    • 1 to 9.

Broadcasts

  • Tue 8 Jun 2010 12:00
  • Tue 8 Jun 2010 22:00
  • Tue 3 Jan 2012 12:00
  • Tue 3 Jan 2012 18:30

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