Pianist Marc-André Hamelin

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Heard On Midday Classics with Norman Gilliland
Pianist Marc-Andre Hamelin
Pianist Marc-Andre Hamelin (Photo by Sim Cannety-Clarke)

Pianist Marc-André Hamelin joins Norman to talk about his upcoming performance of Strauss’ “Burleske in D minor” and Ravel’s “Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in G Major” with the Madison Symphony Orchestra, John DeMain conducting, at the Overture Center in Madison on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 12-14.

Mr. Hamelin has released almost 80 albums and has been nominated for a Grammy nine times. He is the recipient of a lifetime achievement award from the German Record Critic’s Association and has been made an Officer of the Order of Canada and a Chevalier de l’Ordre national du Québec, and a member of the Royal Society of Canada. The Canadian native currently lives in Boston.

Norman Gilliland with pianist Marc-Andre Hamelin in WPR Studio

Norman Gilliland with pianist Marc-Andre Hamelin in WPR Studio (Photo by Peter Rodgers)

Episode Credits

  • Norman Gilliland Host
  • Allen Rieland Technical Director

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