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WDAV marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of “The Poet of the Piano,” Fryderyk Chopin with special programs.

Radio Chopin
Fryderyk Chopin Listen each day for stories about Chopin's life and music. Learn how to pronounce Minute Waltz the correct way. Find out how much Chopin charged for a piano lesson. Hear his only bolero. And much, much more.... Find out about it at radiochopin.org.
airs weekdays at 9:15 a.m., 3:30 p.m., and 8:15 a.m.

Performance Today
During the first week of March Performance Today celebrates Chopin's birth anniversary. The week begins with Daniel Barenboim playing the Piano Concerto No. 1.
airs weekdays at 5:00 p.m.

Celebrating Chopin: Garrick Ohlsson in Recital
An exclusive one-hour special featuring the American pianist Garrick Ohlsson in a solo recital taking place at Chopin's birthplace in Poland on Monday, March 1. WDAV airs a recording made that day. Garrick Ohlsson is the only American to win the prestigious Chopin International Competition and was selected from pianists worldwide to play this recital.
airs Monday, March 1 at 7:00 p.m.

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