Description
Chopin – 24 Preludes Op. 28, Waltzes, Mazurkas, Nocturnes | Christina Bjørkøe, Piano | United Classics
Product Details
UPC: 8713545220575
Label / Brand: United Classics
Format: CD
Genre: Classical – Piano Solo (Romantic)
Recording Year: 1999
Release / License: 2013, M.A.T. Music Theme Licensing Ltd / T2 International BV
MNB: T2CD2012057
Country of Manufacture: EU
Overview
This release presents Frédéric Chopin’s complete 24 Preludes Op. 28, recorded by acclaimed Danish pianist Christina Bjørkøe.
Alongside the Preludes, the program includes two Nocturnes (Op. 27 Nos. 1–2), a selection of Mazurkas (Op. 17 Nos. 1, 2, and 4), and Waltzes (Op. 70 Nos. 2–3). Bjørkøe delivers an interpretation marked by poetic depth, transparency, and stylistic clarity, bringing out Chopin’s balance between lyricism and virtuosity.
The recording, made in August 1999 at Mantziusgården, Birkerød (Denmark), showcases her sensitivity to tone color and phrasing—qualities that make her one of the most respected pianists from Scandinavia.
Product Features
- Pianist: Christina Bjørkøe
- Works: Chopin’s 24 Preludes Op. 28, plus selected Nocturnes, Mazurkas, and Waltzes
- Recorded at Mantziusgården, Birkerød (August 1999)
- Produced by Jiří Gemrot | Recording engineer: Jan Lzizar | Photography: Tove Kurtzweil
- Licensed by M.A.T. Music Theme Licensing Ltd / T2 International BV
- Elegant EU pressing by United Classics
Track Listing
Frédéric Chopin (1810–1849)
24 Preludes, Op. 28 (1838–1839)
- C major, Agitato (0:37)
- A minor, Lento (2:22)
- G major, Vivace (1:01)
- E minor, Largo (2:05)
- D major, Allegro molto (0:38)
- B minor, Lento assai (2:14)
- A major, Andantino (0:43)
- F-sharp minor, Molto agitato (1:54)
- E major, Largo (1:18)
- C-sharp minor, Allegro molto (0:31)
- B major, Vivace (0:40)
- G-sharp minor, Presto (1:16)
- F-sharp major, Lento (3:32)
- E-flat minor, Allegro (0:33)
- D-flat major, Sostenuto (5:05)
- B-flat minor, Presto con fuoco (1:14)
- A-flat major, Allegretto (3:41)
- F minor, Allegro molto (0:55)
- E-flat major, Vivace (1:20)
- C minor, Largo (1:55)
- B-flat major, Cantabile (1:52)
- G minor, Molto agitato (0:41)
- F major, Moderato (0:49)
- D minor, Allegro appassionato (2:36)
Additional Works 25. Nocturne in C-sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 1 (1835) – (5:25) 26. Nocturne in D-flat major, Op. 27 No. 2 (1835) – (6:39) 27. Mazurka in B-flat major, Op. 17 No. 1 (1832–1833) – (2:29) 28. Mazurka in E minor, Op. 17 No. 2 (1832–1833) – (1:48) 29. Mazurka in A minor, Op. 17 No. 4 (1834) – (4:43) 30. Waltz in F minor, Op. 70 No. 2 (1841) – (1:39) 31. Waltz in D-flat major, Op. 70 No. 3 (1829) – (2:56)
Total playing time: 65:35
Interesting Facts
- Chopin composed the 24 Preludes Op. 28 during his stay in Majorca with George Sand, reflecting both his ill health and bursts of inspired creativity.
- Each prelude explores a different key, making the set a journey through all tonalities in a manner reminiscent of Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier.
- The included Nocturnes Op. 27 are often regarded as some of Chopin’s most lyrical and dramatic works, contrasting tenderness with passionate outbursts.
- Christina Bjørkøe, known for her refined interpretations of Romantic and Scandinavian repertoire, brings Nordic clarity to Chopin’s deeply emotional music.
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