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Chopin: | Nocturne No. 1 in B flat minor, Op. 9 No. 1 Nocturne No. 4 in F major, Op. 15 No. 1 Nocturne No. 7 in C sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 1 Nocturne No. 9 in B major, Op. 32 No. 1 Nocturne No. 11 in G minor, Op. 37 No. 1 Nocturne No. 13 in C minor, Op. 48 No. 1 Nocturne No. 15 in F minor, Op. 55 No. 1 Nocturne No. 17 in B major, Op. 62 No. 1 Nocturne No. 19 in E minor, Op. 72 No. 1 Nocturne No. 20 in C sharp minor, Op. post. Piano Sonata No. 2 in B flat minor, Op. 35 'Marche funèbre' Études (12), Op. 10 Études (12), Op. 25 Nocturne No. 18 in E major, Op. 62 No. 2 Nocturne No. 16 in E flat major, Op. 55 No. 2 Nocturne No. 2 in E flat major, Op. 9 No. 2 Nocturne No. 3 in B major, Op. 9 No. 3 Nocturne No. 5 in F sharp major, Op. 15 No. 2 Nocturne No. 6 in G minor, Op. 15 No. 3 Nocturne No. 8 in D flat major, Op. 27 No. 2 Nocturne No. 10 in A flat major, Op. 32 No. 2 Nocturne No. 12 in G major, Op. 37 No. 2 Nocturne No. 14 in F sharp minor, Op. 48 No. 2 |
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| |  | Grigory Sokolov & Janusz Olejniczak play Chopin
Chopin: | Études (12), Op. 25 Grigory Sokolov (piano) Piano Sonata No. 2 in B flat minor, Op. 35 'Marche funèbre' Grigory Sokolov (piano) Preludes (24), Op. 28 Grigory Sokolov (piano) Polonaise No. 5 in F sharp minor, Op. 44 Janusz Olejniczak (piano) Polonaise No. 4 in C minor, Op. 40, No. 2 Janusz Olejniczak (piano) Polonaise No. 3 in A major, Op. 40 No. 1 'Military' Janusz Olejniczak (piano) Polonaise No. 1 in C sharp minor, Op. 26 No. 1 Janusz Olejniczak (piano) Polonaise No. 6 in A flat major, Op. 53 'Héroïque' Janusz Olejniczak (piano) Polonaise, Op. posth Janusz Olejniczak (piano) Andante spianato & Grande Polonaise, Op. 22 Janusz Olejniczak (piano) Mazurka No. 5 in B flat major, Op. 7 No. 1 Janusz Olejniczak (piano) Mazurka No. 6 in A minor, Op. 7 No. 2 Janusz Olejniczak (piano) Mazurka No. 7 in F minor, Op. 7 No. 3 Janusz Olejniczak (piano) Mazurka No. 8 in A flat minor, Op. 7 No. 4 Janusz Olejniczak (piano) Mazurka No. 9 in C major, Op. 7 No. 5 Janusz Olejniczak (piano) Mazurkas, Op. 68 Janusz Olejniczak (piano) Mazurkas (4), Op. 24 Janusz Olejniczak (piano) Mazurkas (4), Op. 17 Janusz Olejniczak (piano) Mazurkas (4), Op. 30 Janusz Olejniczak (piano) Mazurka No. 27 in E minor, Op. 41 No. 2 Janusz Olejniczak (piano) Mazurka No. 45 in A minor, Op. 67 No. 4 Janusz Olejniczak (piano) |
Celebrating the 2010 bicentenary of Chopin’s birth, pianists Grigory Sokolov and Janusz Olejniczak, both renowned Chopin greats, are brought together in a beautifully presented boxed set (4 CDs for the price of 1) featuring some of Chopin’s best-loved piano works. These beautiful, deeply moving performances (previously available as four separate albums from Opus 111) are among the finest available, making this the ideal boxed set for music lovers and pianists. Grigory Sokolov’s interpretations are poetic and highly individual, and his rhythmic freedom and elasticity of phrase are perhaps unequalled among pianists today. Janusz Olejniczak is an award-winning pianist and played Chopin in Andrzej Zulawski's film The Blue Note, and also appears as the hands of Wladyslaw Szpilman in Adrien Brody's role in the film The Pianist. | | | Usually despatched in 3 - 4 working days. |
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| |  | Chopin: Piano Works
Chopin: | Waltzes Nos. 1-19 Polonaise No. 6 in A flat major, Op. 53 'Héroïque' Polonaise No. 3 in A major, Op. 40 No. 1 'Military' Polonaise No. 4 in C minor, Op. 40, No. 2 Polonaise No. 5 in F sharp minor, Op. 44 Polonaise No. 7 in A flat major, Op. 61 'Polonaise-fantaisie' Bolero, Op. 19 Tarantella in A flat major, Op. 43 Barcarolle in F sharp major, Op. 60 Impromptus Nos. 1-4 Ballade No. 4 in F minor, Op. 52 Piano Sonata No. 2 in B flat minor, Op. 35 'Marche funèbre' Piano Sonata No. 3 in B minor, Op. 58 Études (12), Op. 10 Études (12), Op. 25 Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11 Krakowiak - Concert Rondo in F, Op. 14 Fantasia in F minor, Op. 49 | Liszt: | Chants Polonais after Chopin (6), S480: excerpts |
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| |  | Perahia plays Chopin
Chopin: | Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11 Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21 Piano Sonata No. 2 in B flat minor, Op. 35 'Marche funèbre' Piano Sonata No. 3 in B minor, Op. 58 Ballades Nos. 1-4 Waltz No. 1 in E flat major 'Grande Valse Brillante', Op. 18 Waltz No. 5 in A flat major, Op. 42 Nocturne No. 4 in F major, Op. 15 No. 1 Mazurka No. 7 in F minor, Op. 7 No. 3 Mazurka No. 13 in A minor, Op. 17 No. 4 Mazurka No. 23 in D major, Op. 33 No. 2 Étude Op. 10 No. 4 in C sharp minor Étude Op. 10 No. 3 in E major 'Tristesse' Études (12), Op. 10 Études (12), Op. 25 Impromptus Nos. 1-4 Barcarolle in F sharp major, Op. 60 Berceuse in D flat major, Op. 57 Fantasia in F minor, Op. 49 Prelude Op. 28 No. 6 in B minor Prelude Op. 28 No. 7 in A major Prelude Op. 28 No. 15 in D flat major ‘Raindrop' |
MURRAY PERAHIA, winner of the 2010 BBC Music Magazine Instrumental Category Award, is one of the most highly praised pianists in the world today. His poetic phrasing, command of sonorities and supreme virtuosity are perfect for the technical finesse and romantic musicality required by Chopin’s compositions. These five albums give ample opportunity for the listener to experience Perahia’s considered and superb interpretations of Chopin’s much loved masterpieces. “Perahia's grasp of the rhythm, harmony and texture underpinning Chopin's music is nonpareil, not least in the Waltzes and Mazurkas; while the balance of academic ingenuity and emotional impact in the two sets of Études is considered their definitive realisation.” The Independent, 4th June 2010 ***** “...a timely reminder of what an aristocratic player Perahia can be, and what an understated and self-effacing artist he is...Perahia's approach to the Four Ballades...contains so much that is perfectly realised, so exquisitely coloured and phrased, that it becomes totally convincing.” The Guardian, 29th July 2010 “you will rarely hear such classic strength of purpose, such poetry and lucidity. Every bar, indeed every note is deeply considered, yet the effect is as natural as it is unarguable... This is the Chopin issue par excellence, not just for 2010 but for all time.” Gramophone Magazine, March 2011 | | | Usually despatched in 8 - 10 working days. |
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| |  | Chopin: Oeuvres pour piano
Chopin: | Berceuse in D flat major, Op. 57 Impromptu No. 1 in A flat major, Op. 29 Impromptu No. 2 in F sharp major, Op. 36 Berceuse in D flat major, Op. 57 Piano Sonata No. 3 in B minor, Op. 58 Nocturne No. 2 in E flat major, Op. 9 No. 2 Piano Sonata No. 2 in B flat minor, Op. 35 'Marche funèbre' Polonaise No. 6 in A flat major, Op. 53 'Héroïque' Ballades Nos. 1-4 Fantasia in F minor, Op. 49 Tarantella in A flat major, Op. 43 Barcarolle in F sharp major, Op. 60 Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21 Impromptu No. 3 in G flat major, Op. 51 Preludes (24), Op. 28 Études (12), Op. 10 Études (12), Op. 25 Trois Nouvelles Études Prelude Op. 45 in C sharp minor (No. 25) Waltzes Nos. 1-14 Nocturne No. 4 in F major, Op. 15 No. 1 Nocturne No. 5 in F sharp major, Op. 15 No. 2 Nocturne No. 7 in C sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 1 Nocturne No. 15 in F minor, Op. 55 No. 1 Nocturne No. 16 in E flat major, Op. 55 No. 2 | Liszt: | Chants Polonais after Chopin (6), S480: excerpts |
(The set contains more than one recording of some works.)
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| |  | Chopin: Piano Works
Chopin: | Nocturne No. 3 in B major, Op. 9 No. 3 Nocturne No. 4 in F major, Op. 15 No. 1 Nocturne No. 5 in F sharp major, Op. 15 No. 2 Nocturne No. 6 in G minor, Op. 15 No. 3 Nocturne No. 7 in C sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 1 Nocturne No. 8 in D flat major, Op. 27 No. 2 Nocturne No. 13 in C minor, Op. 48 No. 1 Nocturne No. 14 in F sharp minor, Op. 48 No. 2 Nocturne No. 18 in E major, Op. 62 No. 2 Piano Sonata No. 2 in B flat minor, Op. 35 'Marche funèbre' Piano Sonata No. 3 in B minor, Op. 58 Barcarolle in F sharp major, Op. 60 Preludes (24), Op. 28 Prelude Op. 45 in C sharp minor (No. 25) Fantasia in F minor, Op. 49 Berceuse in D flat major, Op. 57 Études (12), Op. 10 Études (12), Op. 25 Trois Nouvelles Études Ballades Nos. 1-4 Polonaise No. 7 in A flat major, Op. 61 'Polonaise-fantaisie' Scherzo No. 3 in C sharp minor, Op. 39 Mazurkas Op. 59 Nos. 1-3 Mazurka No. 39 in B major, Op. 63 No. 1 Mazurka No. 40 in F minor, Op. 63 No. 2 Mazurka No. 41 in C sharp minor, Op. 63 No. 3 Mazurka No. 15 in C major, Op. 24 No. 2 Mazurka No. 25 in B minor, Op. 33 No. 4 Mazurka No. 26 in C sharp minor, Op. 41 No. 1 Mazurka No. 29 in A flat major, Op. 41 No. 4 Mazurka No. 34 in C major, Op. 56 No. 2 Mazurka No. 35 in C minor, Op. 56 No. 3 Mazurka No. 49 in F minor, Op. 68 No. 4 Mazurka No. 13 in A minor, Op. 17 No. 4 Mazurka No. 21 in C sharp minor, Op. 30 No. 4 Mazurka No. 32 in C sharp minor, Op. 50 No. 3 Tarantella in A flat major, Op. 43 |
“... there is an overall consistency of style in his approach that places the interpretations in a somewhat distant era from our own. Things are unhurried. Phrases are allowed to make their effect through subtle suggestion, rather than by direct and defined statement. The overriding impression is of Chopin as an elegant personality moved in climaxes or quiet moments to express passion and poetry respectively …” Gramophone Magazine | | | Usually despatched in 4 - 5 working days. |
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| |  | Dino Ciani - A Tribute
Balakirev: | Islamey - Oriental Fantasy | Bartók: | Improvisations on Hungarian Peasant Songs, Sz. 74, Op. 20 Piano Suite, BB 70, Sz. 62, Op. 14 | Beethoven: | Diabelli Variations, Op. 120 Eroica Variations, Op. 35 | Chopin: | Études (12), Op. 25 Études (12), Op. 10 Nocturne No. 17 in B major, Op. 62 No. 1 | Haydn: | Piano Sonata No. 52 in G major, Hob.XVI:39 | Liszt: | Transcendental Study, S139 No. 11 'Harmonies du soir' Transcendental Study, S139 No. 12 'Chasse-neige' | Mozart: | Piano Sonata No. 14 in C minor, K457 | Schumann: | Fantasie in C major, Op. 17 Piano Sonata No. 1 in F sharp minor, Op. 11 | Scriabin: | Preludes, Op. 74 (5) Étude Op. 8 No. 11 in B flat minor | Weber: | Piano Sonatas Nos. 1-4 |
The story of Dino Ciani unfolded in the brief span of a few years. A period rich in events, successes and hopes that everybody, friends and admirers alike, felt were soon to be realised. Memorable were the technical ease, the smoothness and elegance of Ciani’s playing. Dino Ciani left us on 27th March 1974, meeting his sad destiny on the Via Flaminia near Rome: a road accident, one of the many tragedies to which journalistic routine generally reserves just a few lines at the bottom of the page. News of Dino’s death struck a chill blow to the heart of the entire world of music, not just in Italy, at the time. Twenty-eight years have passed since that tragic accident and Dynamic has decided to dedicate Ciani this 6-CD box set at half price, containing live and studio recordings which have not been digitally re-mastered in order to offer an authentic document of this pianist’s talent. | | | (also available to download from $38.50) | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. (Available now to download.) |
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| |  | Chopin - The Essential Collection
Chopin: | Ballades Nos. 1-4 Eugene Mursky (piano) Impromptus Nos. 1-4 Eugene Mursky (piano) Waltzes Nos. 1-19 Eugene Mursky (piano) Waltz No. 2 in A flat major 'Grande Valse Brillante', Op. 34 No. 1 Eugene Mursky (piano) Études (12), Op. 10 Eugene Mursky (piano) Études (12), Op. 25 Eugene Mursky (piano) Nocturnes Nos. 1-21 (complete) Eugene Mursky (piano) Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11 Arthur Rubinstein (piano) London Symphony Orchestra, John Barbirolli Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21 Shura Cherkassy (piano) Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Rudolf Kempe Mazurka No. 37 in A flat major, Op. 59 No. 2 Arthur Rubinstein (piano) Mazurka No. 7 in F minor, Op. 7 No. 3 Vladimir Horowitz (piano) Bolero, Op. 19 Eugene Mursky (piano) Polonaises (16) Eugene Mursky (piano) |
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| |  | Nikolai Lugansky: Complete Erato Recordings
Beethoven: | Piano Sonata No. 23 in F minor, Op. 57 'Appassionata' Piano Sonata No. 14 in C sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 2 ‘Moonlight' Piano Sonata No. 22 in F major, Op. 54 Piano Sonata No. 7 in D major, Op. 10 No. 3 | Chopin: | Études (12), Op. 10 Études (12), Op. 25 Trois Nouvelles Études Ballade No. 3 in A flat major, Op. 47 Nocturne No. 13 in C minor, Op. 48 No. 1 Nocturne No. 8 in D flat major, Op. 27 No. 2 Ballade No. 4 in F minor, Op. 52 Preludes (24), Op. 28 Nocturne No. 18 in E major, Op. 62 No. 2 Cello Sonata in G minor, Op. 65 with Alexander Kniazev (cello) | Prokofiev: | Piano Sonata No. 6 in A major, Op. 82 Piano Sonata No. 4 in C minor, Op. 29 Ten Pieces from Romeo and Juliet, Op. 75 | Rachmaninov: | Cello Sonata in G minor, Op. 19 with Alexander Kniazev (cello) Vocalise, Op. 34 No. 14 arr. Raphael Wallfisch Prelude Op. 3 No. 2 in C sharp minor Preludes Op. 23 Nos. 1-10 (complete) Moments Musicaux, Op. 16 Piano Concertos Nos. 1-4 (complete) City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Sakari Oramo Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43 City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Sakari Oramo Variations on a theme of Corelli, Op. 42 Variations on a Theme of Chopin, Op. 22 |
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