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George Enescu: a musical polymath

2025-04-25T09:12:00

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Tully Potter explores the rich and colourful life of George Enescu, the extraordinary Romanian violinist, composer, conductor, pianist and pedagogue, who died 70 years ago

Of the many superb musicians who have come out of Romania, George Enescu was perhaps the greatest. As violinist, pianist, composer, conductor and tireless worker for improving musical education and opportunities, Enescu embodied his country’s musical culture…

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