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From the Archives - the 'Poet of the Piano'

Pianist Ivan Moravec
Michael Dolezal
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AP
Pianist Ivan Moravec

Czech pianist Ivan Moravec was one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century. While not one to promote himself, he was greatly respected around the world and was called “the poet of the piano.” We’ll hear his artistry on display in three familiar works by Beethoven.

Compositions and Recordings

Piano Concerto No. 4
by Ludwig van Beethoven
Martin Turovsky with the Vienna Musikverein Orchestra
Ivan Moravec, piano

Moonlight Sonata
by Ludwig van Beethoven
Ivan Moravec, piano

Für Elise
by Ludwig van Beethoven
Ivan Moravec, piano

Frank Byrne is the host of From the Archives.
Sam Wisman is a senior producer for 91.9 Classical KC and a backup announcer for KCUR 89.3