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Cachet And Cash For Rafał Blechacz, Named 2014 Gilmore Artist

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Cachet And Cash For Rafał Blechacz, Named 2014 Gilmore Artist

January 8, 2014 • The award is granted once every four years to a pianist with exceptional qualities, chosen by a secretive committee. This time, a young Polish musician who specializes in Chopin has earned the generous $300,000 prize.

Cachet And Cash For Rafał Blechacz, Named 2014 Gilmore Artist

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A Young Pianist Triumphs In Music From The Young 20th Century

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A Young Pianist Triumphs In Music From The Young 20th Century

September 26, 2012 • With a new album, Polish pianist Rafał Blechacz proves his multiple wins at the 2005 Chopin Competition were no fluke.

The Top 5 Chopin And Schumann Albums of 2010

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The Top 5 Chopin And Schumann Albums of 2010

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December 22, 2010 • This year marked the 200th anniversaries of the births of two piano giants: Frederic Chopin and Robert Schumann. The dates sparked numerous recordings of their music. WGUC's Robin Gehl picks the top releases.

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Chopin At 200

Rafal Blechacz's Single-Minded Chopin

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March 23, 2010 • The young Polish pianist Rafal Blechacz has cultivated a deep connection to Chopin's music. Five years ago, at age 20, he swept all the awards at the International Chopin competition. Host Fred Child finds out how he did it, and asks him to play a Chopin Mazurka or two.

Hear Rafal Blechacz Play Chopin At NPR

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Chopin With A Polish Touch

February 28, 2010 • Nearly every classical pianist loves Chopin. But pianists from Poland have a special bond with the music of their countryman. NPR Music's Tom Huizenga and Weekend All Things Considered host Guy Raz spin great Chopin recordings by Polish pianists from 1917 up to today.

Chopin With A Polish Touch

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