Alexandra Nepomnyashchaya and Richard Egarr present Pleyel four-hands on the fortepiano as a duo on Carl Czerny's pianistic arrangement of Ludwig van Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony. Carl Czerny was Beethoven's pupil and long-time companion. Also on the program is Gustav Mahler's famous Adagietto from the 5th Symphony. This is regarded as Mahler's musical love letter to his future wife Alma: she replied with a simple yet meaningful "Come!".

Cast

Duo Pleyel Alexandra Nepomnyashchaya and Richard Egarr - fortepiano

Program

Gustav Mahler (1860-1911):
Adagietto from the 5th Symphony

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827):
Symphony No. 6 in F major, op. 68 ("Pastorale") in an arrangement by Carl Czerny for piano four hands

The Duo Pleyel plays on a fortepiano by Ignace Pleyel from 1848.