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A journey to Ravel's Piano Concerto for the Left Hand

Sara Mohr-Pietsch charts a path to Ravel's Piano Concerto for the Left Hand.

Sara Mohr-Pietsch charts a path to Ravel's Piano Concerto for the Left Hand, composed in 1929 for the pianist Paul Wittgenstein, who had lost his right arm in the First World War. On the way we hear other pieces written for Wittgenstein, as well as music that influenced the piece from Debussy to jazz.

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1 hour, 29 minutes

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  • Sun 10 Aug 2025 13:30