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Chopin: 24 Preludes Ballade in F Minor
 
 

Chopin: 24 Preludes Ballade in F Minor

Frederic Chopin (Composer), Ivan Moravec (Performer)
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  • Performer: Ivan Moravec
  • Composer: Frederic Chopin
  • Audio CD (November 1, 1998)
  • SPARS Code: AAD
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Supraphon
  • ASIN: B00000DFP4
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #181,057 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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1. No. 1 in C major, "Reunion"
2. No. 2 in A minor, "Presentiment of Death"
3. No. 3 in G major, "Thou art so like a flower"
4. No. 4 in E minor, "Suffocation"
5. No. 5 in D major, "Uncertainly"
6. No. 6 in B minor, "Tolling Bells"
7. No. 7 in A major, "The Polish Dance"
8. No. 8 in F sharp minor, "Desparation"
9. No. 9 in E major, "Vision"
10. No. 10 in C sharp minor, "The Night Moth"
11. No. 11 in B major, "Dragon Fly"
12. No. 12 in G sharp minor, "Duel"
13. No. 13 in F sharp major, "Loss"
14. No. 14 in E flat minor, "Fear"
15. No. 15 in D flat major, "Raindrop"
16. No. 16 in B flat minor "Hades"
17. No. 17 in A flat major, "A Scene on the Place de Notre Dame de Paris"
18. No. 18 in F minor, "Suicide"
19. No. 19 in E flat major, "Heartfelt Happiness"
20. No. 20 in C minor, "Funeral March'
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4.0 out of 5 stars Stellar Preludes; idiosyncratic 4th Ballade, March 26, 2003
The complete Chopin Preludes Op. 28 is one of the most perfectly programmed and balanced cycle of pieces written for the piano. The 24 pieces that make up the cycle vary in length, mood, and technical demands from one to the other--they are a joy to listen to as an entire set from the beginning to the end. Of the many pianists who have recorded the Op. 28 cycle, Moravec's rendition stands out as my favorite because of his unique insights and commanding technique. The work also appears to be a signature part of his repertoire, because he has programmed the Preludes repeatedly in his solo recitals. Those hearing Moravec for the first time, but acquainted with the readings of prior greats such as Rubinstein, will discover novel approaches to dynamics and phrasing that are refreshing but subtle and unobstrusive. If you want unbridled impetuosity, you may find Moravec a tad cautious and should probably go for Argerich's recording, although as a whole, Moravec's reading holds up much better over the entire cycle and upon repeated listening.

The F Minor Ballade is the reason why I can't assign 5-Stars to this CD. Phrasing and the use of rubato seem less judicious than that of the Preludes, resulting in a reading that seems interesting in isolated spots, but discursive and rambling as a whole. Information on the CD indicates that the Ballade was recorded years before the Preludes--either Moravec matured as an artist over that time period, or he simply felt a greater affinity towards the Preludes.

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