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Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau & Murray Perahia

Following the announcement of the death of Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau Tom Service reflects on the German Baritone’s career with guests Christa Ludwig and Murray Perahia.

Following the announcement of the death of Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau Tom Service reflects on the German Baritone’s career with guests Christa Ludwig and Murray Perahia.

Talking about his own career, Perahia discusses new theories surrounding Beethoven's "Moonlight" sonata, and his friend and mentor Vladimir Horowitz.

Producer Paul Frankl.

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45 minutes

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  • Sat 19 May 2012 12:15

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