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| 1. Allegro maestoso |
| 2. Scherzo (Molto vivace) |
| 3. Largo |
| 4. Finale (Presto non tanto) |
| 5. Mazurka in A minor, Op.59 no.1 |
| 6. Mazurka in A flat Op.59 no.2 |
| 7. Mazurka in F sharp minor Op 59 no.3 |
| 8. Barcarolle Op. 60 |
| 9. Grande valse brillante in E Flat Op.18 - Vivo |
| 10. Waltz in D flat Op.64 No.1 'Minute' |
| 11. Waltz in C sharp minor Op.64 No.2 - Tempo giusto |
| 12. Waltz in A flat Major, Op. 64 No. 3 - Moderato |
| 13. Ballade No.4 in F minor, Op.52 |
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"In her readings of familiar Chopin repertoire, Fliter displays a rare spontaneity, lightness and feeling for subtle nuances. The approach catches the ear instantly and beguiles it with tonal beauty." Music Week
"Fliter is very much her own person, with essential sparks of individual imagination that show a fertile mind as well as a phenomenal technique at work ... In the second half came a Chopin group that was simply spellbinding. The music seemed to flow from her with an utterly natural lyrical impulse, graced with power, luminous delicacy and a spectrum of tonal colouring that combined to mark her out as one of the most instinctive and eloquent Chopin interpreters playing today." Daily Telegraph
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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is a super Chopin CD. We must hear more of Ms Fliter. The playing here is poised and with a certain aristocratic grandeur, but also with a sense of spontaneity and discovery. Most fresh and satisfying to listen to. The recorded piano sound is exemplary.
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Five WONDERFUL Stars!! Award-winning virtuoso classical pianist Ingrid Fliter (FLEEter) has recorded a marvelous group of well-known Romantic pieces by Polish classical genius Frédéric Chopin. When one is dealing with such familiar musical territory, the interpreter must be on their 'A-game' and Ms Fliter, who grew up in a home where Chopin was heard and played often, has great mastery of this maestro's musical world. The Argentina-born pianist won the silver medal in the prestigious 2000 Chopin International Piano Competition (to Yundi Li's gold) and the prestigious (and lucrative) Gilmore Artist Award, which is awarded every four years to a pianist of "truly exceptional quality". Based on this performance and video performances that I have seen, she is worthy of all of those accolades.
The 'best of the best' begins with the wide-ranging "Ballade No. 4" which is a performance of pure beauty allowing demonstration of both her sensitivity and pianistic firepower on one of Chopin's most wonderous compositions. "Impromptu in C-Sharp Minor" which is more nuanced than others I have heard (Arrau for example) especially in the beginning of the A section where her main theme flows out of the left hand figurations rather than springing immediately to the front: much more organic. The superior interpretation of the B section, which is the basis of the popular theme "I'm Always Chasing Rainbows", has more 'wonder' to it than is usually heard. Ms Fliter is giving her insights into the song based on her extraordinary technique, while retaining the intent of the composer and the Romantic spirit. The "Barcarolle" conjures up the boat-ride theme wonderfully and "Grande Valse Brillante" is just that and more. Likewise "Minute Waltz" and the Opus 59 Mazurkas are excellent with Fliter's subtle shadings conjuring up Chopin's remembrance of his beloved Poland from a foreign land. Ingrid Fliter demonstates a deep understanding of Chopin and gives an enjoyable, insightful, and crisp interpretation of each work. HIghly recommended. Five ROMANTIC Stars!!
(This review is based on an MP3 download)
The 'best of the best' begins with the wide-ranging "Ballade No. 4" which is a performance of pure beauty allowing demonstration of both her sensitivity and pianistic firepower on one of Chopin's most wonderous compositions. "Impromptu in C-Sharp Minor" which is more nuanced than others I have heard (Arrau for example) especially in the beginning of the A section where her main theme flows out of the left hand figurations rather than springing immediately to the front: much more organic. The superior interpretation of the B section, which is the basis of the popular theme "I'm Always Chasing Rainbows", has more 'wonder' to it than is usually heard. Ms Fliter is giving her insights into the song based on her extraordinary technique, while retaining the intent of the composer and the Romantic spirit. The "Barcarolle" conjures up the boat-ride theme wonderfully and "Grande Valse Brillante" is just that and more. Likewise "Minute Waltz" and the Opus 59 Mazurkas are excellent with Fliter's subtle shadings conjuring up Chopin's remembrance of his beloved Poland from a foreign land. Ingrid Fliter demonstates a deep understanding of Chopin and gives an enjoyable, insightful, and crisp interpretation of each work. HIghly recommended. Five ROMANTIC Stars!!
(This review is based on an MP3 download)
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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A well recorded and marvellously played selection of Chopin pieces. Fliter clearly understands the nuances of each piece and plays them with assurance and sensitivity.
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