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FINELY JUDGED
Chinese pianist Di Xiao,
heard by MIKE WHEELER
Has any work suffered from its nickname as much as Beethoven's 'Moonlight' Sonata? The poetic image it conjures up is way off-beam for such a powerfully original opening movement, with its acute balance of serenity and tension. It's a balance that Chinese pianist Di Xiao captured superbly in her performance (Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, UK, 11 November 2012)...
Copyright © 18 November 2012 Mike Wheeler,
Derby UK
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