Chopin
Chopin: Piano Works (SOMM)
An outstanding recital [RBe]
Chopin: 4 Ballades & Scherzo (Deutsche Grammophon)
Electrifying pianism from a poetic genius of the instrument [PH]
Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 1 (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) Nebolsin is the real thing, a genuine virtuoso who can interpret Chopin with imagination and style [RC]
Chopin: Scherzos and Ballades (Oehms Classics)
(Déjà Review) This disc is a treasure, a rarity to behold [RC]
Malcolm Binns (piano) A 90th Birthday Tribute (APR)
An exceptional tribute to an exceptional pianist [RCh]
Hommage à Pleyel (Claves)
The lovely sound of a 1937 Pleyel inspired Collins to record this warm-hearted recital [RCh]
Chopin: Piano Concerti (Bridge Records)
(Déjà Review) Extraordinary power and beauty [MM]
Piano music played by Fanny Davies & Adela Verne (APR)
It is wonderful to have Davies’ Schumann back in the catalogue and Adela Verne’s discs are a delicious bonus [RCh]
Victor Schiøler (piano): The Great Danish Pianist Volume 7 (Danacord)
Rare and previously unpublished material enliven another Schiøler release from Danacord [JW]
Alfred Cortot plays Chopin (APR)
Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849)12 Études Op.1012 Études Op.25Piano Sonata No.3 in B Minor Op.5824 Préludes Op.2814 WaltzesAlfred Cortot…
Thomas Jensen (conductor) Legacy Vol. 24 (Danacord)
The final release in this 24-volume series produces an unreleased Sibelius 6, Jensen the accompanist and a broad-ranging miscellany of Danish Works. [JW]
Alfred Cortot Plays Chopin (APR)
Exceptional Chopin playing in Cortot’s lesser known Paris versions [RCh]
Chopin: Études (Avie)
(Déjà Review) Superb Chopin which serves to underline Borac’s excellence [CC]
Claudio Arrau (piano) The Ambassador Auditorium Recitals (First Hand Records)
A finely produced and consistently enlightening set [JW]
Rudolph Ganz: Complete St. Louis Symphony Recordings (Pristine Audio)
Forgettable conducting, but superb piano playing [RMas]
Chopin: Piano music (Decca)
A rewarding recital, if you can take to the first Ballade [SB]
Chopin: Piano Sonata No 2, Scherzi (Warner Classics)
A must-hear experience [CC]
Chopin: Chanter avec les doigts (Gramola)
An enjoyable exploration of instruments from Chopin’s time [MB]
Stefan Askenase (piano): Concert Tours 1958-1972 (Meloclassic)
Askenase captured in exceptional form in all these performances [RCh]
Nelson Freire (piano) The SWR Recordings (SWR Music)
A varied, satisfying portrait of a very fine pianist [RWe]
Samson François (piano): Concert Tours 1956-62 (Meloclassic)
François in fine form in these often fiery performances [RCh]
Chopin & Scriabin (Forgotten Records)
A perfect blend of two great piano traditions from an unremembered master of the keyboard [PH]
Poldi Mildner (piano) German Broadcast Recordings (Meloclassic)
The treasures keep on coming in this third packed volume of Poldi Mildner’s dynamic and exciting playing [RCh]
Chopin: Preludes & Impromptus (Warner Classics)
Cortot’s playing almost always convinces one that his is the true way [CC]
