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I recorded this off the radio over a decade ago and still do not know who the composer is.  I tried contacting the radio station but got no replies.  Thank you.

Here is the link where you can hear it on youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INhiW4F6PiI

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Sounds like Chopin, so either a lesser- or unknown-light from same period; or someone later than Chopin writing in his style (my guess bcs the chord choices and progressions don't seem to have the expertise one knows of Chopin's work).  Have pass the link on to some others who have a wide-ranging ear.  Will post summary of their knowledge/guesses. Come back. mb

update:  I've polled my sources, and we all agree it's quasi-Chopin (modern piece written in style of Chopin).  That's the best I can do for you right now.  mb

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I have a PhD in musicology, with expertise in medieval - Renaissance - Baroque - Classical periods, but I'll try to help you with any period.

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