Review: Nelson Freire plays Schumann (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)
The Brazilian pianist is a connoisseur's artist if ever there was one.
The Brazilian pianist is a connoisseur's artist if ever there was one.
★★★½☆ A genuine warmth and love of music from first note to last.
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