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Always one to practice her scales, pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason enjoys the quick, clear playing required to perform the music of Felix Mendelssohn.
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Isata Kanneh-Mason, piano: Mendelssohn; with conductor Jonathan Bloxham and the London Mozart Players (Decca Classics)

Pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason recently appeared in the critically acclaimed film The Other Mendelssohn. The film explores the life of Fanny Mendelssohn and reveals the fascinating story behind her Easter Sonata. Kanneh-Mason features her interpretation of the piece on her new recording, Mendelssohn, along with other works by the two creative siblings, Fanny and Felix. Find out more on New Classical Tracks, with host Julie Amacher.

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Isata Kanneh-Mason, piano: Mendelssohn; with conductor Jonathan Bloxham and the London Mozart Players (Decca Classics)

Isata Kanneh-Mason, piano: Mendelssohn; with conductor Jonathan Bloxham and the London Mozart Players (Amazon)

Isata Kanneh-Mason, piano (official site)

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