Description

Chopin - The Preludes; Polonaise-Fantasie; Berceuse; Souvenir De Paganini - Daniel Barennoim / The National Gallery / EMI Classics Audio CD Stereo 2012

UPC 5099970512427

Product Details:

Label: EMI Classics – 5099970512427
Format: CD, Compilation
Country: Europe
Released: 2012
Genre: Classical
Style: Romantic

Overview

Acclaimed pianist Daniel Barenboim presents a masterful interpretation of Chopin's most beloved works in this 2012 compilation. Featuring the full set of Preludes Op. 28, as well as the lyrical Polonaise-Fantasie Op. 61, the gentle Berceuse Op. 57, and the virtuosic Souvenir de Paganini Op. 12, this collection highlights Barenboim’s profound musicality and technical brilliance.

Chopin's Preludes, with their wide range of emotions and moods, offer a remarkable glimpse into his genius, while the Polonaise-Fantasie stands as one of his most complex and innovative works, blending the grandeur of the polonaise with the intimacy of a fantasy. The Berceuse, a delicate lullaby, and the Souvenir de Paganini variations showcase the composer’s flair for lyrical beauty and virtuosic display. This recording is a testament to Barenboim's versatility, cementing his place as one of the foremost interpreters of Chopin’s music.

Track Listing

Preludes, Op. 28
1. No. 1 in C (Agitato) – 0:50
2. No. 2 in A minor (Lento) – 2:02
3. No. 3 in G (Vivace) – 0:56
4. No. 4 in E minor (Largo) – 1:53
5. No. 5 in D (Allegro molto) – 0:33
6. No. 6 in B minor (Lento assai) – 2:00
7. No. 7 in A (Andantino) – 0:49
8. No. 8 in F sharp minor (Molto agitato) – 1:59
9. No. 9 in E (Largo) – 1:20
10. No. 10 in C sharp minor (Allegro molto) – 0:28
11. No. 11 in B (Vivace) – 0:34
12. No. 12 in G sharp minor (Presto) – 1:10
13. No. 13 in F sharp (Lento) – 2:55
14. No. 14 in E flat minor (Allegro) – 0:41
15. No. 15 in D flat (Sostenuto) – 5:30
16. No. 16 in B flat minor (Presto con fuoco) – 1:04
17. No. 17 in A flat (Allegretto) – 3:01
18. No. 18 in F minor (Allegro molto) – 0:54
19. No. 19 in E flat (Vivace) – 1:20
20. No. 20 in C minor (Largo) – 1:36
21. No. 21 in B flat (Cantabile) – 1:52
22. No. 22 in G minor (Molto agitato) – 0:40
23. No. 23 in F (Moderato) – 1:15
24. No. 24 in D minor (Allegro appassionato) – 2:19
Other Works
1. Prelude in C sharp minor Op. 45 – 5:27
2. Prelude in A flat Op. posth – 0:49
3. Berceuse in D flat Op. 57 – 4:43
4. Polonaise-Fantaisie in A flat Op. 61 – 13:26
5. Variations in A ('Souvenir de Paganini') – 4:24
6. Introduction and Variations in B flat on a theme from Herold's 'Ludovic' ('Variations brillantes') Op. 12 – 8:22