Reflections From the Keyboard
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The World of Franz Schubert, Part 2
This week, host David Dubal continues to explore Franz Schubert's output for the piano, showcasing performances by Alfred Brendel, Vladimir Horowitz and many others. Nov 19, 2023
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The World of Franz Schubert, Part 1
This week, David Dubal explores the Franz Schubert's literature for piano within the context of his era, a time of great turmoil and also great inspiration. Nov 12, 2023
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The Wonderful Waltz, Part 4
In his final chapter exploring the waltz on the keyboard, David Dubal traces its history from Russia to France highlighting rare gems along the way. Nov 5, 2023
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The Wonderful Waltz, Part 3
In his third part of his series on the waltz, David Dubal traces the dance's popularity around the globe with examples from France, the Americas, Russian and more. Oct 29, 2023
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The Wonderful Waltz, Part 2
In the second part of his series on the waltz, David Dubal explores how the dance form and the piano grew up together. Oct 22, 2023
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The Wonderful Waltz, Part 1
David Dubal begins the first of a four-part series exploring the 19th-century dance craze: the waltz. Oct 15, 2023
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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
