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Culture: A thoroughly modern pianist; Leon McCawley tells Christopher Morley why today's classical recitalist needs to be fully schooled in the ways of the music industry.(Features)

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From: The Birmingham Post (England)
Date: 20031126
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Byline: Christopher Morley

Pianist Leon McCawley comes to Birmingham tomorrow having already made several successful visits to the city.

'Birmingham has some terrific concert halls, especially Symphony Hall, and it is always a special occasion for me whenever I play there,' he tells me.

'The audience's concentration level is so impressive that one can almost hear a pin drop! I performed most recently Barber's Piano concerto with the CBSO and Sakari Oramo back in January which was a great thrill to play. I look forward to working again with Oramo and CBSO in February ...

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