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Nelson Freire was nominated "Soloist of the Year 2002" by Victoires de la Musique and received in January 2005 a special "Honours Award" for his career. His recordings have received many awards, including a Gramophone Award (for his Brahms concertos) and a number of Grammy nominations. His most recent release is Brasileiro: Villa-Lobos & Friends. His artistry has also been celebrated in a Brazilian DVD entitled Nelson Freire. The first half consists entirely of Beethoven. First we hear the brief and tender 'Andante favori', and following it the mystical explorations and vivid contrasts of the composer's final Sonata in C minor, Op.111. In the second half, Freire turns his attention to the Romantic repertoire. Two of Debussy's Preludes are matched with two of Rachmaninov's best-loved Preludes, short, atmospheric pieces rich in melody and expressiveness. The programme closes with a selection of Chopin classics.

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Nelson Freire