Gramophone Classical Music Awards

And since it was released, it has been played all over the world.

It was chosen as a Critic's Choice by Gramophone UK, which is the premier CD reviewing magazine in the world.

So I was very proud to have that honor, and especially proud to have brought Nathaniel Dett's marvelous music to a broader audience.

Because it is really wonderful, wonderful music to listen to, and he's a fascinating historical figure that I've really had a great time getting to know.

Born in Japan and a British citizen for over 25 years now, she's renowned for her interpretations of work by Schubert, Mozart, and Beethoven, and for the intellectual rigor of her approach to musical manuscripts.

She's won two Grammy Awards, three Gramophone Awards, the Premium Imperiale, presented by the Imperial Family of Japan, and the Gold Medal of the Royal Philharmonic Society.

She was made a Dame in 2009 for her services to music.

Mitsuko Uchida, welcome to This Cultural Life.

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