Music In The Great War - Steven Isserlis [Saturday Classics]

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Steven Isserlis: Music In Time Of War20140628Cellist Steven Isserlis chooses some of his favourite music from times of war, including pieces by Janacek, Schumann, Prokofiev, Webern, Biber, Elgar and Suk. For many of the pieces Steven has chosen iconic recordings, including performances by violinist Josef Szigeti, baritone Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau and pianist Harriet Cohen.

Steven Isserlis introduces Janacek, Schumann, Prokofiev, Webern, Biber, Elgar and Suk.

A view of classical music from a range of presenters; themed series and one-off programmes

0220140705Cellist Steven Isserlis chooses more of his favourite music written during times of war, including pieces by Debussy, Faur退, Martinu, Poulenc and Beethoven. For many of the pieces Steven has chosen iconic recordings, including performances by violinist Josef Szigeti, baritone Pierre Bernac, pianists Marguerite Long and B耀la Bartok, violinist Jacques Thibaud and conductor Wilhelm Fürtw䀀ngler.

Cellist Steven Isserlis presents music by Debussy, Faure, Martinu, Poulenc and Beethoven.

A view of classical music from a range of presenters; themed series and one-off programmes