The Chopin Experience on Radio 3

14.04.08 - 11:58 ... source : BBC Radio 3

... Category: Radio 3 Date: 14.04.2008 Printable version BBC Radio 3 is to broadcast every note written by the great Polish composer Frédéric Chopin in The Chopin Experience during the weekend of 17 and 18 May 2008. The Chopin Experience will also explore aspects of his troubled life, investigate the endless appeal of his music, survey the great interpretations of his work, delve into the folk music of his native Poland which so influenced his composition, look at the contemporary Polish scene and explore his continuing legacy. There will be performances, documentaries, discussions and contributions from a wide range of pianists, fans and experts as well as a dedicated website. One of the greatest of 19th century composers, Chopin revolutionised piano music and is regarded as the quintessential Romantic composer. His music embodies the expressive and technical characteristics of the piano more than any other composer, and combines a gift for melo ...» Next (HTML)