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Julian Bliss made his debut at the 2019 Minnesota Beethoven Festival.
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Listen to clarinetist Julian Bliss' performance at the 2019 Minnesota Beethoven Festival

Minnesota Beethoven Festival: Julian Bliss

The Minnesota Beethoven Festival attracts artists from around the world for a three-week festival in Winona, Minn. British clarinetist Julian Bliss made his debut there in 2019 with pianist Bradley Moore.

Relive this concert experience by listening to YourClassical MPR's recording of the event.

Program

Finzi: Five Bagatelles

Brahms: Wie Melodien Zieht es mir

Chopin: Nocturne, Op. 9, No. 2

Poulenc: Sonata

Bernstein: Sonata

Piazzola: Oblivion

Horovitz: Sonatina

This activity is made possible in part by the Minnesota Legacy Amendment‘s Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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