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Chopin Etudes

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Murray Perahia (Artist) Format: Audio CD

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Chopin: 24 Études, Op. 10 & Op. 25

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1	Etude No.5 In G-Flat Major 'Black Keys'

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Is discontinued by manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 14.27 x 12.5 x 0.84 cm; 108.86 Grams
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Sony
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 2011761
Label ‏ : ‎ Sony
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00006JKG8
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1

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originalisa

A stunning performance by Murray Perahia.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 July 2018

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It has been said that the pianist who can play all of the Etudes can play anything since the composer set out to explore the finest extremes of the instrument and the virtuosity of playing it. The word etude means study. It goes without saying that Murray Perahia has achieved this, he is my favourite pianist, my mother adored him and his music was to be heard often when I was a child, mind you. . . she also liked Frankie Vaughan and he could be heard often too, so I know most of his songs.

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Colin Y.

mature and beautiful performance. Very great skill and vision here

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 December 2014

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Thoughtful, mature and beautiful performance. Very great skill and vision here, which are very convincing. Well recorded too- very glad I found this on Amazon.
Fine condition, quick delivery actually ahead of expected delivery time, and an unbelievably good price. Very happy with this music.

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Marcolorenzo

Distinguished and polished

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 July 2009

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This is a distinguished and polished reading of the Etudes Op. 25 and Op.10. The first thing you notice is Perahia's evenness of tone and touch and the warm rich sound of the piano. There are moments that are quite dazzlying and a few moments not so brilliant, but overall this is a very fine performance, although the reference recording may still be Pollini's.

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Tonc

wonderful

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 September 2014

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If you like piano music, this is certainly a great recording by wonderful pianist.

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Great value

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 December 2016

Many thanks

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 January 2016

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Very nice recording!

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Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 July 2015

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Lovely cd

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I. Giles

Perahia succeeds in turning these technical challenges into primarily musical experiences

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 December 2013

This disc, well recorded in 2001, received many critical plaudits upon its first issue as here. It entered a fairly competitive market with well regarded recordings made by many of the world's finest Chopin players.

Perahia, sometimes described as the poet of the keyboard, delivers a set of readings on this disc that fit that general description. One is aware of a greater use of light and shade than is often the case. He also makes use of more sparing rubato. Neither of these features is a universal element in terms of these pieces which, at base level, are studies designed to expose and remedy technical flaws.

The etudes are targeted at particular technical issues and it is therefore an implied requirement that tempo should be kept steadier than in other compositions. What Perahia has done on this recording is to broaden the focus to include other musical notions such as phrasing and touch and to do this he has been prepared to be more flexible in terms of basic tempo. Perahia has a considerable technique and that is made clear in a handful of etudes that are played quicker than usual. Thus the listener is able to accept more easily the times when slower or more varied tempi are used as there can be no doubt that such interpretive decisions have been taken regardless of technical competency.

The are other fine versions to consider of course. The Ashkenazy set is possibly the nearest to adopting the closest to the written requirements and to that he adds his own volatile temperament. His disc is available in an excellently remastered version using 24 bit technology. Pollini gives a typically brilliant version but it is arguable that his recording emphasises the aggressive side of his playing which comes over as rather unyielding - almost the opposite of Perahia. Lugansky gives a deeply satisfying account and his lays claim to being the darkest view of the pieces. His disc was awarded a prize upon first release. Finally, among this short short-list, one must not ignore Rubinstein's row of polished diamonds, best bought in his bargain box set of complete Chopin.

I would therefore suggest that this disc by Perahia is fully deserving of being considered as one of the very best available. I would not wish to be without either Lugansky or Ashkenazy either, both of whom take a straighter view of the music, one darker and one more volatile respectively. Collectors of multiple versions will want at least those three. Single disc purchasers could de completely satisfied with this disc by Perahia - or the ones by Ashkenazy or Lugansky.

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