In celebration of Public Radio Music Month, VPR music hosts are inviting ‘Studio Buddies" to join them to share their favorite music and commentary. Read more about Public Radio Music Month on VPR in the VPR Blog.
Today, pianist David Kaplan joins Joe Goetz to talk about great pianists of the
past. We’ll hear from Alfred Cortot, Edwin Fischer,
Bela Bartok, David Golub, Sergei Rachmaninoff, Artur Schnabel, Sviatoslav Richter, and others. David will share his
thoughts and perspective as we listen to these timeless recordings.
We’ll be asking you to share your thoughts on today’s program by getting in touch with us through the VPR Facebook Page, on Twitter using the hashtag #VPRPianists, or through the Contact Form on our website. Who are the pianists from the past who have most moved you? What are your favorite classic recordings?
David performs chamber music of Antonin Dvorak this Saturday evening in Burlington with Burlington Ensemble. More information here.