Description
Greatest Hits Chopin - "Minute" Waltz, Fantasie-Impromptu, "Raindrop" Prelude, "Funeral March", And More... / Sony Classical Aduio CD 1994 / MLK 64057
UPC 074646405727
Product Details
- Label: Sony Classical – MLK 64057
- Format: CD, Compilation
- Country: Indonesia
- Released: 1994
- Genre: Classical
- Style: Romantic
Overview
Greatest Hits Chopin is a magnificent collection of the legendary composer’s most beloved works, beautifully performed by renowned pianists and conducted by Eugene Ormandy with The Philadelphia Orchestra. This compilation presents a stunning selection of Chopin’s masterpieces, from the delicate Minute Waltz to the somber Funeral March, showcasing the depth and versatility of Chopin’s compositions.
Featuring performances by distinguished pianists such as Cyprien Katsaris, Emanuel Ax, and Philippe Entremont, this album offers a comprehensive listening experience for both long-time admirers and newcomers to Chopin’s romantic works. The pieces are presented with clarity, passion, and technical precision, making this compilation an essential addition to any classical music collection.
Track Listing
- "Military" Polonaise in A Major
- "Minute" Waltz in D-Flat Major
- Mazurka in C Major, Op. 24, No. 2
- Waltz in C-sharp minor, Op. 64, No. 2
- Mazurka in D Major, Op. 33, No. 2
- Fantasie-Impromptu in C-sharp minor, Op. 66
- Nocturne in E-flat Major, Op. 9, No. 2
- Waltz in G-Flat Major, Op. 70, No. 1
- Prelude in A Major, Op. 28, No. 7
- Polonaise in A-Flat Major, Op. 53
- Étude in E Major, Op. 10 No. 3 "Tristesse"
- Prelude in C Minor, Op. 28, No. 20
- "Raindrop" Prelude in D-flat Major
- "Funeral March" from Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 35
- "Revolutionary" Etude in C minor, Op. 10, No. 12
- Mazurka in C-sharp minor, Op. 6, No. 2
- "Grande Valse brillante" from Les Sylphides
- Allegro vivace from Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21
Key Credits
- Conductor: Eugene Ormandy
- Orchestra: The Philadelphia Orchestra
- Piano: Cyprien Katsaris, Emanuel Ax, Philippe Entremont
