Reflections From the Keyboard
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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
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The Regal and Rollicking Camille Saint-Saëns
In this first part of two episodes devoted to Camille Saint-Saëns, host David Dubal shares insight into the life and music of this distinguished Romantic composer. Jan 11, 2026
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France's First Great Pianist
David Dubal hosts a series on French piano music. Tonight's episode is dedicated to Charles-Valentin Alkan, the first great pianist from France. Jan 4, 2026
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The Piano in Winter
Evoking the snowy landscape and Christmas cheer, this week features pieces such as Fanny Mendelssohn's December and Chopin's Winter Wind Etude. Dec 21, 2025
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Chopin's Immortal Mazurkas and Etudes
David Dubal wraps up his four-part series on the mazurkas and etudes composed by Frederic Chopin. Dec 14, 2025
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The Bard of the Piano
Host David Dubal continues his focus on Frédéric Chopin’s etudes and mazurkas with a sampling of some notable historic performances. Dec 7, 2025
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Comparing Takes on Chopin's 'Revolutionary' Etude
David Dubal continues his series exploring Polish master Frederic Chopin’s mazurkas and etudes. Nov 30, 2025
