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All things Piano with Marc-André Hamelin

Sticky Notes: The Classical Music Podcast

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The Importance of Memory in Concert Performances

Tom asks concert pianists usually play with no music. Why is playing with a score so unusual? It appears to provide more certainty. Does that custom come from a practical perspective, or does it have something to do with prestige? "It's really tempting to have that kind of security"

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