I wanted to share my most recent live-stream recital
Hello,
My most recent Why Mozart Matters live-stream from March 3rd is now up on YouTube. I wanted you to be among the first to see it.
The next recital will be on March 24th at 8 EST, and features TWO Sonatas, one of which I consider the hardest of all the Mozart Piano Sonatas. My piano is getting tuned soon and I'm really excited to play these works for you. Look for an email with the invite to that recital next week.
Jeff.
Jeff Manchur, Piano
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