The sound of Mozart’s piano

Listen to the sounds of one of Mozart’s favourite piano as pianist Alexander Melnikov performs at the Mozarthaus in Vienna. (NB: The video clip is preceded by an advertisement).

Listen to the sounds of one of Mozart’s favourite piano as pianist Alexander Melnikov performs at the Mozarthaus in Vienna. (NB: The video clip is preceded by an advertisement).
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