Featuring rare recordings and video clips of lesser-known works by Richard Wagner, the program surveys much of his piano music from the monumental sonatas to the miniature "album-leaves" dedicated to some of his "special" friends; we will hear a few cuts from his only complete symphony, plus various excerpts from other orchestral works early and late; there are the choral works... [read more]

Featuring rare recordings and video clips of lesser-known works by Richard Wagner, the program surveys much of his piano music from the monumental sonatas to the miniature "album-leaves" dedicated to some of his "special" friends; we will hear a few cuts from his only complete symphony, plus various excerpts from other orchestral works early and late; there are the choral works written for...