Richard Farrell - New Zealand Pianist
The recorded legacy of New Zealander Richard Farrell, who died in a car crash in 1958 at the age of 31, shows a pianist of outstanding technique and insight, who was enjoying a successful international career.
Peter Mechen presents four programmes reviewing the surviving recordings and talking to those who remember Farrell's playing.
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Richard Farrell - New Zealand pianist
New Zealand pianist Richard Farrell was enjoying a successful international career until he was killed in a car accident at the age of 31. Peter Mechen and guests look back at Farrell's achievements.
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Richard Farrell - Elegant Romantic
New Zealand pianist Richard Farrell is remembered for his elegant style and romantic musicality. Audio
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Richard Farrell - At Home with Brahms
New Zealand pianist Richard Farrell (1926-1958) relished the challenge of the enigmatic music of Brahms. Audio
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Richard Farrell - Cosmopolitan Pianist
Peter Mechen and guests consider Richard Farrell's performances of Grieg and Rachmaninov. Audio
Portrait of Richard Farrell, probably taken cira 1950, by an unknown photographer. Alexander Turnbull Library.
Richard Farrell - New Zealand Pianist broadcast: 2pm Sundays 15 March - 5 April 2015.
Historian Peter Mechen tells Chris Whitta about Richard Farrell's sometimes illustrious, but tragically short career.
New Zealand Broadcasting Service Recital programme (cover). Richard Farrell, pianist, Town Hall, Wellington, Saturday, July 3rd, 1948. Alexander Turnbull Library.