Chopin: The 19 Waltzes – Zoltán Kocsis (Philips Digital Classics) CD

UPC: 028941289025 

MPN: 412 890-2 PH 

Brand Name: Philips Digital Classics

Overview

Chopin: The 19 Waltzes, performed by Hungarian pianist Zoltán Kocsis, is a digital masterpiece under the Philips Digital Classics label. Recorded in London in December 1981, this album captures the complete collection of Frédéric Chopin’s waltzes — elegant, emotional, and steeped in Romantic lyricism. Kocsis delivers each waltz with precision, delicacy, and a deep sensitivity to Chopin’s poetic phrasing, reflecting his reputation as one of the most technically refined pianists of the late 20th century.

Product Features

• Format: Compact Disc (CD – DDD Digital Recording)
• Genre: Classical / Romantic Piano Works
• Composer: Frédéric Chopin (1810–1849)
• Performer: Zoltán Kocsis, piano
• Recording Location: London
• Recording Date: December 1981
• Label: Philips Digital Classics / PolyGram International B.V.
• Country of Manufacture: West Germany
• Catalogue Number: 412 890-2
• Language: Multilingual booklet (English, German, French)

Track Listing

1. Waltz No. 1 in E-flat major, Op. 18, B.62 “Grande valse brillante” – 4:12
2. Waltz No. 2 in A-flat major, Op. 34/1, B.94 “Valse brillante” – 4:50
3. Waltz No. 3 in A minor, Op. 34/2, B.64 – 5:03
4. Waltz No. 4 in F major, Op. 34/3, B.118 “Valse brillante” – 2:51
5. Waltz No. 5 in A-flat major, Op. 42, B.131 “Grande valse” – 3:27
6. Waltz No. 6 in D-flat major, Op. 64/1, B.164 “Minute Waltz” – 1:37
7. Waltz No. 7 in C-sharp minor, Op. 64/2, B.164 – 3:00
8. Waltz No. 8 in A-flat major, Op. 64/3, B.164 – 2:37
9. Waltz No. 9 in A-flat major, Op. 69/1, B.95 “L’Adieu” – 3:33
10. Waltz No. 10 in B minor, Op. 69/2, B.35 – 2:51
11. Waltz No. 11 in G-flat major, Op. 70/1, B.92 – 1:39
12. Waltz No. 12 in F minor/A-flat major, Op. 70/2, B.138 – 5:31
13. Waltz No. 13 in D-flat major, Op. 70/3, B.40 – 2:31
14. Waltz No. 14 in E minor, Op. posth., B.56 – 1:12
15. Waltz No. 15 in E major, Op. posth., B.44 – 1:35
16. Waltz No. 16 in A-flat major, Op. posth., B.21 – 1:33
17. Waltz No. 17 in E-flat major, Op. posth., B.46 – 2:43
18. Waltz No. 18 in E-flat major, Op. posth., B.133 – 2:07
19. Waltz No. 19 in A minor, Op. posth., B.150 – 1:13

Interesting Facts

• Zoltán Kocsis (1952–2016) was one of Hungary’s most celebrated pianists and conductors. His collaborations with Philips produced some of the finest digital piano recordings of the 1980s.
• Digital Innovation: This was among the early DDD (Digital Recording–Digital Mixing–Digital Mastering) albums, showcasing superior clarity and tonal balance.
• Chopin’s Waltzes: Composed between 1831–1847, these works capture Chopin’s evolution from youthful brilliance to mature introspection.
• Historical Pressing: The CD was manufactured by PolyGram in Hanover, West Germany, making it a sought-after collector’s edition.

Publishers

• Label: Philips Digital Classics
• Producer: Phonogram International B.V.
• Recording Location: London, December 1981
• Photographer: Mike Evans

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