Description
Chopin – Opp. 33–36, 38 CD
UPC: 028947776260
MPN: 477 7626
Brand Name: Deutsche Grammophon / Universal Music Group
Overview
With this all-new studio recording, legendary pianist Maurizio Pollini reaffirms his lifelong authority in the works of Frédéric Chopin—a legacy that began with his historic 1960 Warsaw Competition victory. Known for his uncompromising clarity and intensity, Pollini once again brings unmatched depth to Chopin’s Ballades, Mazurkas, Waltzes, Impromptus, and the towering Sonata No. 2.
Critics have hailed Pollini’s Chopin performances with glowing praise:
- “His engagement with every particle of the music kept the audience on the edge of their seats” — The Guardian
- “The wild second section of Chopin’s Ballade No. 2 exploded out of the first without even a pause for breath” — The Daily Telegraph
- “Every note sparkled… his velvety legato unerringly found each work’s lyrical core” — Chicago Tribune
This album is a vital addition to the collection of any Chopin lover and a landmark in Pollini’s distinguished discography with Deutsche Grammophon.
Product Features
- Format: Audio CD
- Total Timing: 56:53
- Works Included: Chopin’s Mazurkas Op. 33, Waltzes Op. 34, Ballade No. 2 Op. 38, Impromptu No. 2 Op. 36, and Piano Sonata No. 2 Op. 35
- Artist: Maurizio Pollini, piano
- Release Label: Deutsche Grammophon GmbH, Hamburg
- Release Year: 2006
- Made in: EU
Interesting Facts
- Maurizio Pollini’s Chopin journey began with his Warsaw International Chopin Piano Competition win in 1960 at just 18 years old, judged by none other than Arthur Rubinstein.
- This album marks a return to the core of his repertoire, recorded with the mastery of a lifetime dedicated to Chopin.
- Pollini’s Chopin recordings for DG are considered benchmarks in interpretation, balancing intellectual clarity with poetic lyricism.
- Cover photography by Mathias Bothor.
Track Listing
Frédéric Chopin (1810–1849)
- Ballade No. 2 in F major, Op. 38 — 6:28 2–5. 4 Mazurkas, Op. 33 — 10:46 6–8. 3 Waltzes, Op. 34 — 11:39
- Impromptu No. 2 in F♯ major, Op. 36 — 5:01 10–13. Piano Sonata No. 2 in B♭ minor, Op. 35 — 22:59
Total Timing: 56:53
Publishers
- © Deutsche Grammophon GmbH, Hamburg
- Distributed by Universal Music Group
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