About this programme

Live from London's Wigmore Hall, Kirill Gerstein plays music by Bach, Mozart, Knussen and Weber, in a programme reflecting his wide-ranging interests, including less familiar arrangements by Busoni alongside favourites by Bach, Schumann and Weber. Presented by Martin Handley. Kirill Gerstein (piano). Bach: English Suite No 6 in D minor, BWV811. Mozart arr Busoni: Gigue, Bolero and Variations. Oliver Knussen: Ophelia's Last Dance (first London performance). 8.20 Twenty Minutes: Discovering Music - Schumann's Carnaval. Stephen Johnson explores the mysteries of Schumann's work. 8.40 Weber: Rondo Brillant in D flat (Invitation to the Dance). Schumann: Carnaval, Op 9. Schubert arr Liszt: Valses caprices d'après Schubert, S427 (excerpts).