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Sara meets Marc-André Hamelin

Sara Mohr-Pietsch with guests, stories and the perfect classical soundtrack to start the weekend.

Sara meets Canadian pianist Marc-André Hamelin in between takes for his next album onn the Hyperion label. He gives an exclusive performance for ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 3, and talks about his latest album that's out now which includes music by Frank Zappa, John Cage and his own compositions.

We also hear from composer Laura Karpman and conductor Marin Alsop about the upcoming world premiere of a full orchestral version of Laura's opera "Balls", recreating the "Battle of the Sexes" tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs in 1973.

Release date:

3 hours

On radio

Sat 15 Nov 2025 09:00

Broadcast

  • Sat 15 Nov 2025 09:00