Stravinsky's Firebird Suite, a Beethoven Sonata & More

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Stravinsky's Firebird Suite, a Beethoven Sonata & More

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Dec 14, 2020

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The victorious finale from Stravinsky's Firebird Suite is performed by a teenage pianist. He's joined by a talented 14-year-old performing Beethoven, and a young violinist whose musical roots span two continents.

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Dec 14, 2020

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Stravinsky's Firebird Suite, a Beethoven Sonata & More

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