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Leon Fleisher celebrates 80th birthday in concert.(Items of Interest)

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Legendary pianist and 2000 MTNA Achievement Award honoree Leon Fleisher celebrated his 80th birthday with a weekend of concerts in New York City, Boston and Baltimore, October 2-5, 2008.

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