John's CD of the week: Daniel Barenboim: The Chopin Concertos

Join John Suchet every morning this week to hear exquisite performances from Daniel Barenboim and Staatskapelle Berlin.

Following on from his free concert at London’s Tate Modern, Daniel Barenboim and Staatskapelle Berlin now release their outstanding new recording of the two Chopin piano concertos.

John will showcase this album everyday around 10.15am.

Hear an interview with Daniel Barenboim at the Tate Modern here.

 

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