Mozart, Chopin, & A Young Composer

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Mozart, Chopin, & A Young Composer

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60 minutes

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Nov 1, 2021

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A pair of sisters from New York deliver a brilliant performance of Mozart. They're joined by a 16-year-old pianist playing Chopin, a talented young composer, and a violist who shares her powerful experiences with synesthesia.

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Nov 1, 2021

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