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Work: Étude no. 5 "Arc-en-ciel"

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ComposerLigeti, György (1923-2006)
PeriodModern
Work typeInstrumental
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LondonJulia Hamos

Wigmore Hall
Schubert, Beethoven, Bartók, Ligeti
Julia Hamos, Piano
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