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Mitsuko Uchida

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Mitsuko Uchida Joins the NIFC LP Series!The live recording from the 1970 competitionwhere she achieved the highest-ever ranking by a Japanese pianist, placing secondis now available on LP!Import edition featuring Japanese liner notes!This LP series was launched by the National Chopin Institute (NIFC) in Poland, organizer of the International Chopin Piano Competition. Mitsuko Uchidas 1970 Chopin Competition live recording, previously released on CD (NIFCCD668/SNIFCCD668), is finally available on vinyl (LP)!This historic recording features Mitsuko Uchida, who won an impressive second place at the 8th Chopin Competition in 1970 and, as of October 6, 2025, still holds the distinction of being the highest-ranking Japanese pianist in history, alongside Kyohei Sorita in 2021. This release features a carefully curated selection from that pivotal competitionwhich elevated Uchidas reputation and paved