Aldo Ciccolini – The Cascavelle Golden Years: Schumann, Chopin & Grieg | 6-CD Box Set

Product Information

• UPC: 7619930314113
• Product Type: 6-CD Compilation Box Set
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Romantic Piano Music
• Label: Cascavelle – VEL 3141
• Release Year: 2009
• Country of Release: Switzerland
• Format: 6 Audio CDs
• Pianist: Aldo Ciccolini
• Recording Location: Paris (2002–2004)

Overview

"The Cascavelle Golden Years" is a prestigious 6-CD box set featuring the celebrated pianist Aldo Ciccolini performing masterworks by Robert Schumann, Frédéric Chopin, and Edvard Grieg. This compilation highlights Ciccolini’s refined artistry and deep musical insight into Romantic piano repertoire. The set includes Schumann’s Carnaval de Vienne, Scènes de la Forêt, and Grande Sonate Op. 14, Chopin’s complete Nocturnes across two CDs, and Grieg’s Pièces Lyriques spanning three CDs. Recorded in Paris between 2002 and 2004, these performances showcase Ciccolini’s poetic touch and technical brilliance, making this collection a valuable addition for classical music lovers and collectors.

Product Features

• Format: 6 Audio CDs in a deluxe box set
• Total Discs: 6
• Genre: Classical, Romantic Piano Music
• Language: Instrumental
• Label: Cascavelle
• Release Year: 2009
• Packaging: Includes photos by Peter Knapp
• Recording Dates: 2002–2004, Paris
• Notable Awards: Aldo Ciccolini received the Diapason d’Or for other recordings on Cascavelle

Interesting Facts

• Aldo Ciccolini’s Legacy: Born in Naples in 1925 and naturalized French in 1971, Ciccolini was renowned for his interpretations of French and Romantic repertoire, including Ravel, Debussy, and Chopin.
• Romantic Masterpieces: This set features some of the most beloved piano works by Schumann, Chopin, and Grieg, performed with Ciccolini’s characteristic lyricism and nuance.
• Complete Chopin Nocturnes: The two CDs dedicated to Chopin’s Nocturnes offer a comprehensive and expressive survey of these iconic pieces.
• Grieg’s Lyric Pieces: The three CDs of Grieg’s Pièces Lyriques present a rich panorama of Norwegian Romantic piano music, from delicate miniatures to evocative character pieces.

Track Listing Highlights

CD 1 – Robert Schumann

• Carnaval de Vienne, Op. 26 (5 movements)
• Scènes de la Forêt, Op. 82 (9 movements)
• Grande Sonate en Fa Mineur, Op. 14 (4 movements)

CDs 2 & 3 – Frédéric Chopin

• Complete Nocturnes, Op. 9, 15, 27, 32, 37, 48, 55, 62, 72 (20 Nocturnes)

CDs 4, 5 & 6 – Edvard Grieg

• Pièces Lyriques, Op. 12, 38, 43, 47, 54, 57, 62, 65, 68, 71 (Complete 10 volumes)

Publishers

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