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The Sounds Of Pianissimo! Live From Montana Public Radio

Try to keep up with Barbara Blegen's hands as she plays a lively Lizst piece, and watch avowed public radio nerd Scott Billadeau perform his song Windchimes in these videos from Wednesday's live studio session at Montana Public Radio. You can also listen to the entire piano-packed hour right here.

These songs are part of the repertoire from the recent "Pianissimo!" concert at UM. The musicians, from the UM School of Music, played live at MTPR studios Wednesday, October 21, 2015.

Barbara Blegen plays Liszt's Gnomenreigen.

Avowed public radio nerd and Missoula Musician Scott Billadeau plays his song Windchimes:

Musicians: Barbara Blegen, Stephen Hesla, Christopher Hahn, Dorothy Peterson, Scott Billadeau, Michael Zarling, Scott Koljonen, Stephanie Quist, Luke Larson, Alexis Carrier, Adam Sears, Scott Hamilton, Megan Makeever, Julian Jaszcak.

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