Piano Concerto No 3 in D minor, Op 87 (Herz)
from Herz: Piano Concertos Nos 3, 4 & 5 (CDA67537)
1 Allegro moderato [14'59]
2 Andantino sostenuto [6'23]
3 Finale: Allegro (con fuoco ed appassionato) [8'49]
30 minutes 11 seconds 3 tracks
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