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| 1. "Grande Polonaise for Piano and Orchestra (preceded by an Andante Spianato), Op. 22" |
| 2. Nocturne in C-sharp minor (1830) |
| 3. "Nocturne in E minor, Op. 72, No. 1" |
| 4. "Nocturne in C minor, Op. 48, No. 1" |
| 5. "Ballade No. 2 in F Major, Op. 38" |
| 6. "Ballade No. 1 in G minor, Op. 23" |
| 7. "Waltz in A minor, Op. 34, No. 2" |
| 8. "Pr?lude in E minor, Op. 28, No. 4" |
| 9. Andante spianato in G Major. Tranquillo |
| 10. Grande Polonaise in E-flat Major. Molto allegro |
| 11. "Moving to the Ghetto Oct. 31, 1940" |
| 12. "Mazurka in A minor, Op. 17, No. 4" |
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113 of 115 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Purchasers should note that this is NOT a soundtrack album - the title is (I quote) "Music from and inspired by THE PIANIST". That said, this is an evocative album, with a selection of Chopin's piano works adeptly performed by Janusz Olejniczak. Only one piece of incidental music from the film is included.
The real bonus is the final track - a performance by Szpilman himself, recorded in 1948. The imperfections of the original recording only add to the poignancy of this track.It sounds and feels like a very personal interpretation of a Chopin mazurka.
Personally, I would have liked the compilers to include the performance of Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata" which can be heard briefly in the film.
If you enjoyed this wonderful film, you will enjoy the album. However, I only give it 4 stars as I feel a true soundtrack album, plus the original Szpilman recording, would have been a better choice.
The real bonus is the final track - a performance by Szpilman himself, recorded in 1948. The imperfections of the original recording only add to the poignancy of this track.It sounds and feels like a very personal interpretation of a Chopin mazurka.
Personally, I would have liked the compilers to include the performance of Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata" which can be heard briefly in the film.
If you enjoyed this wonderful film, you will enjoy the album. However, I only give it 4 stars as I feel a true soundtrack album, plus the original Szpilman recording, would have been a better choice.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
One of my favourite soundtracks since Schindler's list. The beautiful instrumentals stay with you well after you've switched your iPod off.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I have heard at least 5 versions of these songs, but no one as good as these ones by far. It really excites you. Janusz is the best pianist for Chopin. I promise you won't be able to stop listening to it. It is not a film soundtrack, it is a compilation of Chopin (they just took the name of the movie). Can't miss it.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Excellent music for a very good film.
This music, that I have been listening to for quite a long time, is in my opinion one the best recordings of Chopin's works.
It is very atmospheric and full of feeling CD.
It is very atmospheric and full of feeling CD.
Published 13 months ago by Thomas Hardy
amazing!
By no means an expert in classical music, however this CD is phenomenal. The film is truly touching, and reflecting upon it always emotes me. The CD is just as powerful. Read more
Published 22 months ago by PB
did chopin play like this?
I've had Chopin LPs, tapes and their replacements when worn out, but most of this selection is the best I have ever heard. Read more
Published on 31 May 2010 by Mrs. Lesley Scholz
Wonderful piano music
Well, you gotta see the movie but this CD is wonderful in itself. Very nice soundtrack.
Published on 16 Mar 2010 by Garrett Dempsey
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