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This second volume of Moiseiwitsch’s Chopin recordings focuses on the complete Préludes, Op. 28, which the great pianist had attempted to record, unsuccessfully, with the acoustic process, and the Four Ballades. The recording of the complete Préludes is one of the most satisfactory on disc, as Moiseiwitsch captures perfectly the mood of each of these miniature masterpieces. The slower preludes in particular show Moiseiwitsch’s understanding of musical phrasing linked to harmonic progressions. The recording of the Ballade No. 4, his only 78rpm recording of the work, derives from a test pressing. All tracks were recorded in Studio 3, Abbey Road, London
Fryderyk Chopin: 24 Preludes, Op. 28
Prelude No. 1 in C major, Op. 28, No. 1
Prelude No. 2 in A minor, Op. 28, No. 2
Prelude No. 3 in G major, Op. 28, No. 3
Prelude No. 4 in E minor, Op. 28, No. 4
Prelude No. 5 in D major, Op. 28, No. 5
Prelude No. 6 in B minor, Op. 28, No. 6
Prelude No. 7 in A major, Op. 28, No. 7
Prelude No. 8 in F sharp minor, Op. 28, No. 8
Prelude No. 9 in E major, Op. 28, No. 9
Prelude No. 10 in C sharp minor, Op. 28, No. 10
Prelude No. 11 in B major, Op. 28, No. 11
Prelude No. 12 in G sharp minor, Op. 28, No. 12
Prelude No. 13 in F sharp major, Op. 28, No. 13
Prelude No. 14 in E flat minor, Op. 28, No. 14
Prelude No. 15 in D flat major, Op. 28, No. 15, "Raindrop"
Prelude No. 16 in B flat minor, Op. 28, No. 16
Prelude No. 17 in A flat major, Op. 28, No. 17
Prelude No. 18 in F minor, Op. 28, No. 18
Prelude No. 19 in E flat major, Op. 28, No. 19
Prelude No. 20 in C minor, Op. 28, No. 20
Prelude No. 21 in B flat major, Op. 28, No. 21
Prelude No. 22 in G minor, Op. 28, No. 22
Prelude No. 23 in F major, Op. 18, No. 23
Prelude No. 24 in D minor, Op. 28, No. 24
Fryderyk Chopin: Ballade No. 1 in G minor, Op. 23
Ballade No. 1 in G minor, Op. 23
Fryderyk Chopin: Ballade No. 2 in F major, Op. 38
Ballade No. 2 in F major, Op. 38
Fryderyk Chopin: Ballade No. 3 in A flat major, Op. 47
Ballade No. 3 in A flat major, Op. 47
Fryderyk Chopin: Ballade No. 4 in F minor, Op. 52
Ballade No. 4 in F minor, Op. 52
Fryderyk Chopin: Fantasy-Impromptu in C sharp minor, Op. 66
Fantasy-Impromptu in C sharp minor, Op. 66
October 2008
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“Taken from 78s, the restored sound captures Moiseiwitsch's wonderful light and shade, alchemical pedalling, searching poetry, and vast technique. The 24 Preludes are exceptional.”
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Prelude No. 1 in C major, Op. 28, No. 1
