“The well-deserved standing ovation elicited one encore, Chopin’s Nocturne in E-flat Major, Op. 9 No. 2, another much-beloved staple of recitals. Once again, when Ohlsson chose to speak simply and affectingly to the heart, the results made the deepest impression: his exquisite dynamic control, beautiful variety of tone, and bel canto “singing” of the melody combined to form a treasurable rendering of this lovely piece.”

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