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Formative Influences

Donald Macleod focuses on Chopin's student years in Warsaw and an encounter with Paganini. Including Variations (Souvenir de Paganini) and Piano Concerto No 1 in E minor.

Donald Macleod concentrates on Chopin's student years in Warsaw and an encounter with Paganini.

Variations (Souvenir de Paganini)
Fou T'song (piano)

Piano Concerto No 1 in E minor, Op 11
Martha Argerich (piano)
Montreal Symphony Orchestra
Charles Dutoit (conductor)

Berceuse in D flat
Alfred Cortot (piano).

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Mon 12 May 2008 22:00

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