Piano Sonata in E flat minor, Op 21 (Paderewski)
from Paderewski: Piano Sonata & Variations (CDA67562)
1 Allegro con fuoco [14'50]
2 Andante ma non troppo [10'42]
3 Allegro vivace [9'03]
34 minutes 35 seconds 3 tracks
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