In 1927 Bela Bartok wrote that his Miraculous Mandarin piece was "the best work I have so far written for orchestra." Hear this fabulous work performed by the London Symphony Orchestra under Kent Nagano plus Brahms 2nd piano concerto and a piano trio from Johann Nepomuk Hummel and more in today's show coming up from 8 to 10 p.m. and available here for an on-demand stream.
Of Note for Thr., Aug. 4, 2016: Bartok's Miraculous Mandarin
