In 2006 & 2007, Franz Hummel (1939-2022) composed his own set of 33 variations on a waltz by Diabelli, the very same waltz on which Beethoven based his iconic Diabelli Variations Op. 120. Is it a masterpiece or a curiosity? Jed Distler fills you in on this episode.Here's a link to listen purchase Franz Hummel's Diabelli Variations: https://www.prestomusic.com/classical/products/7980049--beethoven-hummel-diabelli-variationsConsider making a donation to The Piano Maven podcast by subscribing to our Substack page (https://jeddistlermusic.substack.com/about), which you also can access by clicking on the "Donate" button here: https://rss.com/podcasts/pianomaven
Consider making a donation to The Piano Maven podcast by subscribing to our Substack page (https://jeddistlermusic.substack.com/about), which you also can access by clicking on the "Donate" button here: https://rss.com/podcasts/pianomavenJed discusses the complete recordings of French pianist Edouard Risler (1873-1929), made acoustically for the Pathé label in 1917. Link to listen via YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNyKzgpI20wLink to Marston Records release - https://www.marstonrecords.com/pages/lagniappe-5-rislerA CDR transfer - https://classicmusiccds.com/product/edouard-risler-the-complete-recordings-cdr/
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The Well-Tempered Rosalyn Tureck
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Under the Radar - Anton Kuerti's Beethoven Concerto Cycle
Consider making a donation to The Piano Maven podcast by subscribing to our Substack page (https://jeddistlermusic.substack.com/about), which you also can access by clicking on the "Donate" button here: https://rss.com/podcasts/pianomavenJed explores Anton Kuerti's 1985 recordings of the five Beethoven Piano Concertos; a cycle that deserves wider attention. Here's are links to purchase - https://www.prestomusic.com/classical/products/7971236--beethoven-piano-concertos-1-2https://www.prestomusic.com/classical/products/7971233--beethoven-piano-concertos-3-4https://www.prestomusic.com/classical/products/7971216--beethoven-emperor-concerto-etc
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Cliburn 2025 - Philipp Lynov plays Ravel's Miroirs
Consider making a donation to The Piano Maven podcast by subscribing to our Substack page (https://jeddistlermusic.substack.com/about), which you also can access by clicking on the "Donate" button here: https://rss.com/podcasts/pianomavenLink to Philipp Lynov playing Ravel's Miroirs in The Cliburn 2025 Semi-Finals - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gj9hASh2wgw&t=1521s
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