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Compact Discoveries 179: "Sergei Lyapunov"

Series: Compact Discoveries
From: Fred Flaxman
Length: 00:59:20

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Producer/presenter Fred Flaxman shares his latest compact discoveries: the music of the romantic Russian composer, Sergei Lyapunov. Read the full description.

Cdslogo2inch_small Included in the hour are Lyapunov's Sextet, Opus 63, and his Rhapsody on Ukrainian Themes for Piano and Orchestra.

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Piece Description

Included in the hour are Lyapunov's Sextet, Opus 63, and his Rhapsody on Ukrainian Themes for Piano and Orchestra.

Broadcast History

This is the world premiere of this program.

Transcript

The script is available at www.compactdiscoveries.com.
Read the full transcript

Timing and Cues

Note that this program is longer than usual, totaling 59:20 with no breaks.

Musical Works

Title Artist Album Label Year Length
Lyapunov: Sextet, Opus 63 Dante Quartet Lyapunov / Gretchaninov. Dutton Digital 2003 35:00
Lyapunov: Rhapsody on Ukrainian Themes Hamish Milne, pianist, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra conducted by Martyn Brabbins Lyapunov Piano Concertos. Hyperion CDA67326 16:00

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