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Paul Lewis

Paul Lewis CBE is known worldwide for his epic performances of Beethoven’s sonata cycles and concertos, as well as for playing Haydn, Liszt, Brahms and Schubert. His recordings have received numerous awards, and he finds time to play chamber music and Lieder recitals with artists including tenor Mark Padmore. He performs at the First Night of the Proms on 14 July and, the following weekend, will be playing Schubert sonatas at Music at Paxton’s Summer Festival of Chamber Music.

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