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Alexei Lubimov

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The Upright Pleyel Played by the Genius Lyubimov!The sound of this renowned instrument, made in 1843, which Chopin likely chose and played.With a vast and wide-ranging repertoire that transcends time, coupled with his exceptional interpretations and masterful period playing technique, the Russian prodigy Alexei Lyubimov has earned immense acclaim and support as a living legend among fortepianists.Making his debut on the NIFC label, the prodigious Alexei Lyubimov plays an instrument that is neither a modern piano nor a historical grand piano, but rather an upright piano (pianino) with serial number 10112, crafted in 1843 by the renowned French master Pleyel!In 1843, at Pleyels factory, Chopin selected an upright piano with Serial Number 10113 for his own apartment and, at the same time, chose an upright piano with Serial Number 10112 for his patron (and neighbor), Natalia Obreskov. it is belie