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Ueno Makoto

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Pianist Makoto Ueno has released a number of albums, using not only modern piano but also period instruments such as the Erard and the Pleyel, which the composer loved at the time, to explore the true nature of Chopin's works. The long-awaited new recording of Chopin's masterpiece Etudes (27 pieces in all), which requires a high level of technique and rich musicality. The piano used for this recording is a Fazioli F308, and the booklet contains an essay by Ueno himself, written especially for this album, making this a valuable album that pursues the essence of Chopin together with his performances. We hope you will enjoy the true pianism of Ueno, which is backed not only by his solid technique but also by his research into the works.