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Of Note for Monday, September 21, 2015: Valentina Lisitsa's Red-Hot Études

KUAF | By Bonnie Slaughter

Published September 20, 2015 at 8:00 PM CDT

Pianist Valentina Lisitsa’s latest recording features delivers red-hot performances of études by Schumann and Chopin, pieces known for their intricate detail and grandeur. On Monday’s show, discover Lisitsa’s dizzying agility and flair as we bring you highlights from this astonishingly gorgeous recording.

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