Chopin: Ballades, Scherzos, Etudes - Sviatoslav Richter / Urania Records 2x Auido CD 2020 / WS 121.385

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Product Details:

• Label: Urania Records – WS 121.385
• Format: 2 x CD
• Country: Italy
• Released: 2020
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Piano

Overview

Chopin: Ballades, Scherzos, Etudes features one of the 20th century's most revered pianists, Sviatoslav Richter, in a masterful performance of some of Frédéric Chopin’s most iconic works. This 2-CD set brings together a selection of Chopin’s expressive and technically demanding compositions, including the four Ballades, four Scherzos, and a variety of Études. Richter's interpretation of these pieces is legendary, combining both technical precision and deep emotional intensity.

The collection includes the famous Polonaise-Fantaisie and a remarkable selection of Études, showcasing Chopin's extraordinary ability to blend innovation with musical beauty. Recorded with the vivid clarity of Urania Records, this release offers an unparalleled listening experience, allowing Richter's artistry to shine through in every note.

Whether you are an admirer of Chopin's piano works or a collector of Richter's performances, this album is a treasure trove of virtuosic piano music that continues to inspire generations of listeners.

Track Listing

Disc 1

• Four Ballades
• Four Scherzos

Disc 2

• Selected Études Op. 10

  • No. 1 in C
  • No. 2 in A minor
  • No. 3 in E
  • No. 4 in C-sharp minor
  • No. 10 in A-flat
  • No. 11 in E-flat
  • No. 12 in C minor

• Selected Études Op. 25

  • No. 5 in E minor
  • No. 6 in G-sharp minor
  • No. 7 in C-sharp minor
  • No. 8 in D-flat
  • No. 11 in A minor
  • No. 12 in C minor

• Polonaise-Fantaisie in A-flat, Op. 6

Key Credits

• Piano: Sviatoslav Richter