Canadian pianist Marc-André Hamelin performs ‘radiantly optimistic' Beethoven at the NAC
The award-winning pianist will be in Ottawa two nights, performing Beethoven's Emperor Concerto with the NAC orchestra. CBC's Sandra Abma attended a rehearsal.
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