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Reviewed at Barbican Hall, London on 30 March 2011
Bach, French Suite no. 5 in G major, BWV816
Beethoven, Piano Sonata no. 27 in E minor, Op.90
Brahms, 4 Piano Pieces, Op.119
Schumann, Kinderszenen, Op.15
Chopin, Prélude in F sharp minor, Op.28 no.8
Chopin, Mazurka in C sharp minor, Op.30 no.4
Chopin, Scherzo no. 3 in C sharp minor, Op.39
Murray Perahia, Piano
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