Douze Études dans tous les tons mineurs, Op 39 (Alkan)
from Alkan: Concerto for solo piano (CDA67569)
1 Allegro assai [28'14]
2 Adagio [11'51]
3 Allegretto alla barbaresca [9'18]
49 minutes 23 seconds 3 tracks
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