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Episode 3

Huw Edwards introduces the third of 2009's six finalists and is joined by concert pianists Cristina Ortiz and Lucy Parham. Clemency Burton-Hill gets the backstage news.

Every three years since 1963, Leeds plays host to the cream of young international concert pianists who travel there to take part in the city's International Piano Competition. Past winners have included musical greats like Rada Lupu and Murray Perahia.

Huw Edwards is joined by concert pianists Cristina Ortiz and Lucy Parham to review the third finalist in 2009's contest. David Kadouch from France is the second of the competitors to play Beethoven's piano concerto No 5. Away from the concert hall, Clemency Burton-Hill looks at the mystique of the piano.

1 hour

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Role Contributor
Presenter Huw Edwards
Participant Clemency Burton-Hill
Director Rhodri Huw

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