Reflections from the Keyboard
Airs Sundays at 10 pm on WQXR.
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Transcending Modern French Pianism
This week, host David Dubal pairs the music of Erik Satie, a comic genius, and Emmanuel Chabrier, a composer ahead of his time. Apr 5, 2026
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The Endearing Francis Poulenc
Host David Dubal brings his unique perspective to the near and far corners of the piano repertoire. This week, Dubal spends an hour with the music of Francis Poulenc. Mar 29, 2026
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Ravel's Fruitful, Fraught Late Years
On tonight's episode of the Piano in France, David Dubal considers Ravel’s later years, the composer’s failing health and his enduring legacy on the piano repertoire. Mar 22, 2026
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Maurice Ravel, Parisian Night Owl
This week on The Piano in France, host David Dubal shares Maurice Ravel’s secret to composing piano music: innovation and observation. Mar 15, 2026
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Claude Debussy: 'That's the Way I'm Made'
This week, host David Dubal explores Debussy’s later years and how his brilliantly creative and esoteric mind helped chart a course for 20th century music. Feb 22, 2026
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Claude Debussy, Ahead of His Time
Tonight at 10 pm on The Piano in France, host David Dubal explores the pianism of Claude Debussy and some great Debussy interpreters. Feb 15, 2026
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César Franck, Classical Music’s Late Bloomer
This week, host David Dubal focuses on one of classical music’s unappreciated late bloomers, César Franck. Feb 8, 2026
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Gabriel Fauré's French Poise
On this second hour dedicated to Fauré, host David Dubal continues his look into a composer whose piano music clearly establishes him as an unequaled exponent of French music. Feb 1, 2026
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The Colorful Life and Music of Gabriel Fauré
On this first of two hours devoted to Fauré, David Dubal recounts some of the milestones in Gabriel Fauré's colorful life. Jan 25, 2026
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Camille Saint-Saëns's Musical Souvenirs
In this second of two episodes devoted to Camille Saint-Saëns, host David Dubal shares insight into the life and music of this distinguished Romantic composer. Jan 18, 2026
