Reflections From the Keyboard

The French Finale

This week host David Dubal concludes his Piano in France exploration with a medley of piano music from five distinguished French composers. May 28, 2023

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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. May 14, 2023

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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. May 7, 2023

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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. Apr 30, 2023

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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. Apr 23, 2023

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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. Apr 16, 2023

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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. Apr 9, 2023

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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. Apr 2, 2023

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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. Mar 26, 2023