A History of Mozart in a Dozen Objects - BBC Podcasts

Interesting as well as informative podcasts from BBC, “A History of Mozart in a Dozen Objects.”

Mozart’s world rediscovered in objects of his time. Professor Cliff Eisen, a leading expert on Mozart’s life, looks at Mozart’s eighteenth century world through objects that were close to him.

Schiff explores Haydn’s solo piano works in an exclusive series of lecture-recitals at London's Wigmore Hall.

 

Summary

András Schiff explores Haydn’s solo piano works in an exclusive series of lecture-recitals at London's Wigmore Hall. The lectures focus on three works by Haydn, and are available to download as separate MP3s ‘Haydn was an astounding composer .... The world needs to appreciate him much more: of all the really great composers, he is still the most underrated.’ András Schiff in The Guardian

Bach-Kurtag - Sonatina aus 'Actus tragicus' (BWV 106) - Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit

                                           

Bach's Well-tempered Clavier, The 48 Preludes and Fugues - David Ledbetter - 2002

Andras Schiff Explores the Beethoven Piano Sonatas - Lecturerecitals (audio)

András Schiff (born December 21, 1953) is a Hungarian-born British classical pianist, who has made many recordings and won numerous awards including the Grammy. During 2006 he gave this series of 32 lecture recitals on the complete Beethoven sonatas in London’s Wigmore Hall. With a phenomenal blend of knowledge, passion, humour, and memory, the great Hungarian pianist analyzes for his audiience in Wigmore Hall, London, all of Beethoven's piano sonatas. These lectures are fascinating and indispensable for those who seek a better understanding of these works. But be warned: after you hear his lecture on Op.27, nº2 ("Moonlight") the music will never be the same again.

Analysis of J.S.Bach`s preludes & fugues. Part 1 & 2 - Dr.H.Riemann - 1890

Bach The Goldberg Variations - Peter F. Williams - 2003