Frédéric Chopin did not attempt to preserve definitive versions of his compositions because he disliked the labor of writing down notes. Improvising his performances at will, he never played a piece the same way twice. As a result, there are numerous texts of any single Chopin work and the editions of these texts have more editorial "improvisation" than do the texts of most composers. One of the most respected editions was prepared by Carl Mikuli, Chopin's student and, later, his teaching assistant, who was in a particularly privileged and advantageous position to take into account all tha... [Read More]
In celebration of Chopin Year--2010 being the 200th birthday of the sui generis Polish genius--Nelson Freire, a Chopin interpreter of unique discernment, records the beloved Nocturnes. Freire is an acknowledged master of the keyboard. His recordings for Decca have won numerous awards, including a Gramophone Award, Diapason d'or, Grand Prix de l'Académie Charles Cros, and Choc du Monde de la musique. Freire is past winner of the Dinu Lipatti Medal, first prize winner of the International Vianna da Motta Competition and was France's Victoires de la Musique's "Soloist of the Year" in 2002. A pia... [Read More]
Chopin’s piano works are of such uniformly high quality that they are all absolutely essential in the repertoire of any aspiring pianist. The Preludes and Etudes are exquisitely beautiful examples of his genius. Numbering 52 pieces in all, they are reproduced here from the authoritative Mikuli edition and are available for the first time in a low-priced, one-volume publication. The opus listings are: 25 Preludes — Op. 28, Nos. 1–24; Prelude in C-sharp Minor, Op. 45. 27 Etudes — Op. 10, Nos. 1–12; Op. 25, Nos. 1–12; and Trois Nouvelles Etudes Unabridged (1998) republication of works... [Read More]
Chopin: Sonata No.2, Introduction & Variations Op. 12, etc. Frédéric Chopin (1810 - 1849) Katia Skanavi, Piano Introduction and Variations on "Je vends des scapulaires" from Hérolds Ludovic in B-flat Major, Op.12 Andante Spianato and Grand Polonaise Brillante in E-flat Major, Op.22 · Andante spianato. Tranquillo · Allegro molto - Meno mosso. Berceuse in D-flat Major, Op.57 Nocturne in C-sharp Minor, Op. Posth Sonata No.2 in B-flat Minor, Op.35 · Grave - Doppio movimento · Scherzo · Marche funébre · Finale - Presto
A classic collection of 11 CDs that compiles every recording that the late Arthur Rubinstein released on the RCA label from 1946-1967! Many aficionados consider these definitive performances of Chopin repertoire, produced by the legendary Grammy award winner Max Wilcox and presented in both monaural and stereo recordings.
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