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Kit Armstrong

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Tue, Oct 1, 2024, 20:00
Kit Armstrong, hailed as a "musician of the century" and praised by Alfred Brendel, stands out in today's music scene. A pianist, organist, composer, and author, his vast repertoire spans historical and modern instruments. He translates his profound knowledge into captivating sound.

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Keywords: Symphony Concert

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Kit ArmstrongPiano

Program

Fünfzehn Sinfonien BWV 787–801 für KlavierJohann Sebastian Bach
Etudes d’exécution transcendante S 139 für KlavierFranz Liszt
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