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Word: chopinist (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1960-1969
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...back as 1919, he played a series of 27 recitals in Mexico City with only an occasional repetition. Since then his catalogue has expanded in all directions, with the exception of the avantgarde, "whom I leave to the youngsters." He has long been the world's reigning Chopinist, he excels in French impressionistic and modern Spanish music, and he is as at home with Bach as he is with Stravinsky...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Pianists: The Undeniable Romantic | 2/25/1966 | See Source »

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