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Bennedick (Benedict) Hahn was born May 4, 1750, in Frechenfeld, Pflaz, Germany to Johannes Sr and Elizabeth Margaetha (Forester) Hahn. The family immigrated in 1751 aboard the ship Janet out of Rotterdam and landing in Philadelphia.
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In this episode of 'Exposition: An Arts and Culture Podcast', we speak with Emiko Edwards, a concert pianist whose first album will be released on July 31, 2026. Edwards has been featured in performances at venues such as Lincoln Center, the Yamaha Salon, and Carnegie Hall. She has performed in the BBC Total Immersion Series, toured with the Juneau Symphony, and won numerous awards, including for The New York Piano Competition.
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