Chopin: The Complete Preludes

Chopin: The Complete Preludes

INTERNATIONAL WARSAW CHOPIN COMPETITION WINNER MAKES HIS FIRST RECORDING FOR DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON Polish pianist Rafal Blechacz (pronounced Rafow Blehatchz), born on June 30, 1985, has been cited by critics as one of those talents that only come along every few decades--his playing is characterized by its elegance, delicacy, and a poetic solemnity that has invited comparison to the legendary pianists of the early 20th century, including Krystian Zimerman, who is a Blechacz supporter and mentor. Blechacz burst on to the scene with a sensational victory at the famed Warsaw Chopin Competition in October 2005-- the jury awarded him not only the rarely given first prize but also all four special prizes for best sonata, mazurka, concerto, and polonaise performance. Since then, Blechacz has performed all over Europe and Japan to high critical acclaim and already ensured himself a huge following among piano aficionados. In October 2008 Blechacz will make his debut with the New York Philharmonic. Blechacz's first album for Deutsche Grammophon is a recording of the complete Chopin Preludes--one of Chopin's most lyrical and best-known piano cycles and the perfect program to introduce the audience to the artistry of this exceptional young pianist. The Preludes are coupled with the two Nocturnes op. 62, arguably the climax of Chopin's achievements in this genre. A remarkable album by a unique young pianist--Rafal Blechacz's Deutsche Grammophon debut could easily join those legendary first recordings of Chopin competition winners of the past.
Country USA
Brand Verve
Manufacturer Deutsche Grammophon
Binding Audio CD
ItemPartNumber 028947778509
Model 3868005
ReleaseDate 2008-04-22
UnitCount 1
UPCs 028947778509
EANs 0028947778509

Country	USA
Brand	Verve
Manufacturer	Deutsche Grammophon
Binding	Audio CD
ItemPartNumber	028947778509
Model	3868005
ReleaseDate	2008-04-22
UnitCount	1
UPCs	028947778509
EANs	0028947778509

Chopin: The Complete Preludes

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