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Stephen Plaistow joins Catherine Bott to introduce a recital given by Russian pianist Emil Gilels in 1984, the year before his death. Including Beethoven's Hammerklavier Sonata.

40 years of Radio 3 are celebrated with the second of six recordings from the archives. Stephen Plaistow joins Catherine Bott to introduce a Royal Festival Hall recital given by the great Russian pianist Emil Gilels in 1984, the year before his death.

Scriabin: Sonata No 3 in F sharp minor; 5 Preludes
Prokofiev: Sonata No 3 in A minor (From old notebooks)
Beethoven: Sonata No 29 in B flat (Hammerklavier).

1 hour, 45 minutes

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  • Wed 10 Oct 2007 19:00