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The Japanese label Sakuraphon has released 'Chopin Recital, vol. 1' featuring Leo Sirota's performances recorded between 1950 and 1954.
This collection includes three sonatas and twenty-seven etudes by Chopin, presented on two CDs with remastered audio quality.
Accompanying materials include insightful notes authored by Sara Davis Buchner, enriching the listener's experience.
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