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This month: RUTH SLENCZYNSKA Pianist

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Chopin 24 Études, Opp 10 & 25

Ruth Slenczynska (piano) Decca DL 9890 & DL 9891 (1957)

My father wanted me to have a fine technique, so in order to acquire it he wanted me to master Chopin’s 24 Études. This was a tremendous undertaking for me, because my hands are smaller than normal for a pianist; I had to invent ways of

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