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Each presentation in the Classic Archive collection from EMI Classics features select performances from legendary classical music artists. Culled from the BBC (UK) and INF (France) archives of the 1950s, '60s, and '70s, the selections are taken from various music festivals, recitals, and recording studio sessions. The original footage is carefully restored and compiled by music historians in order to present an overview of each artist's representative work. This installment features French pianist Samson François. Selections include concertos by Ravel (1964) and Grieg (1967). Bonus footage includes Maurizio Pollini playing three Chopin preludes in Paris in 1960.