Reflections From the Keyboard
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Gems from Russia's Lesser-Known Composers
On this final episode of his series The Great Russian Piano Tradition, David Dubal explores lesser-known composers of the last century and their undiscovered gems for the instrument. Feb 24, 2021
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Sergei Taneyev, Unsung Russian Composer
Russian piano music is filled with bold and vivid expressions, but the lives of the Russian composers can be just as colorful. Feb 17, 2021
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The Mighty Five
The creative imagination of five key Russian composers, known as the Mighty Five, sought to create a distinctly Russian form of music. Feb 10, 2021
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The Beautifully Daunting Works of Nikolai Medtner
Tonight's selections include the finale from the First Piano Concerto, some variations from the Improvisations Op. 47 and a performance of the Danza Festiva from Medtner himself. Feb 3, 2021
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Prokofiev's Harmonic Language
Host David Dubal continues his look at the life and music of Sergei Prokofiev. Jan 27, 2021
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The Rich Russian Strain in Prokofiev's Piano Music
David Dubal reflects on the first half of Prokofiev’s life and music, tracing his journey from precocious student to enfant terrible of the pre-Revolution Russian arts world. Jan 20, 2021
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Alexander Scriabin's Grand Visions
Long before John Lennon got himself into hot water by declaring the Beatles to be more popular than Jesus, Alexander Scriabin boasted to his friends that he was the Messiah. Jan 13, 2021
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The Mad Music of Alexander Scriabin
Host David Dubal explores the passionate music and almost mad personality of one of Russia’s most distinctive pianists and composers. Oct 11, 2020
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Rachmaninoff's Homeland Inspiration
Host David Dubal shares more on the life, compositions and pianism of Sergei Rachmaninoff. Sep 30, 2020
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The Early Years of Rachmaninoff
Host David Dubal focuses on Rachmaninoff’s very strict musical education, his struggle with writer’s block and the compositions that poured out of him during his youth. Sep 23, 2020
