I am pleased to be joined during this episode by Alan Walker, celebrated author of biographies of Franz Liszt, Frederick Chopin and others, and acclaimed concert pianist Daniel Vnukowski. We discuss Liszt, Chopin, and Schumann, taking a look at their lives and music from the perspectives of biographer and performer.
Vnukowski and Dr. Walker present "In the Footsteps of Chopin" on Wednesday June 23rd 7pm Eastern, a free virtual event a part of the Collingwood Music Festival's Summer Solstice Series. You can RSVP to using the link below. See you there!
https://collingwoodfestival.com/event/footsteps-of-chopin/
Music heard in this episode, performed by Daniel Vnukowski:
Chopin "Raindrop" Prelude op. 28, no. 15
Chopin Sonata no. 3 in B minor op. 58, mvt. 4 finale