Hélène Grimaud ~ Chopin · Schumann · Liszt

Robert Schumann (Artist), Franz Liszt (Artist), Frédéric Chopin (Artist), Helene Grimaud (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 30, 1993)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Denon Records
• ASIN: B0000034M2
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #202,612 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AN UNEXPECTED DELIGHT, August 5, 1999

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This review is from: Hélène Grimaud ~ Chopin · Schumann · Liszt (Audio CD)

I didn't acquire this disc expecting much, as Grimaud always struck me (both in concert and on disc) as being a bit too gentle in touch for the likes of Liszt or Schumann. I was quite wrong in my guess, as Grimaud turns in one of the most refreshing, most convincing performances among recent recordings of these works. She brings clarity and dynamism to her reading, infusing the work (especially the Liszt and Chopin) with an unmistakable passion. Highly recommended.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible Performances and Thrilling Piano Sound, January 28, 2001

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James W. Phelan "Jim" (Bloomfield, NJ United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hélène Grimaud ~ Chopin · Schumann · Liszt (Audio CD)

Like the first reviewer, I was stunned with the maturity and impact of the then eighteen year old Helene Grimaud in what I believe is her debut recording. Whether you are new to or experienced with the the Chopin G minor ballade, you are in for a thrill!!! This is highly articulate but powerful, passionate playing which belies the artist's youth. In addition, the engineering and miking of the recording render a near perfect piano sound of demonstration quality which I frequently use to audition new stereo equipment. There is a thrilling and visceral quality on this recording which when combined with the excellent musical selections and brilliant playing, make this an indispensable CD. The Liszt and Schumann are of the same quality but it is the Chopin which grabs you and won't let go. This is the first recording of the Ballade which satisfies me after hearing the Rubinstein for so many years...(not to say there may not be others I have not heard.) The brilliant Denon sonics make this my favorite. Buy this CD if you can still find it, its from 1987!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Grimaud's Splendid Chopin, Liszt and Schumann, August 26, 2003

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John Kwok (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hélène Grimaud ~ Chopin · Schumann · Liszt (Audio CD)

At the age of eighteen Helen Grimaud demonstrated that she had much technical range and emotional depth to play convincingly these works by Chopin, Liszt and Schumann. Her performance of Chopin's Ballade in G minor is especially noteworthy, played with much empathy for the score (It's a pity she hasn't recorded all of Chopin's Ballades and Nocturnes.). It's easily the most memorable recording of this work I've heard, and still a first-rate account inspite of its age. The Liszt and Schumann pieces are just as splendid too. Denon's sound quality is exemplary, on par to what one would expect in late 1980's digital sound from the likes of Deutsche Grammophon and EMI. I believe this recording was Grimaud's debut, and one worth acquiring, not only for her fans, but also others interested in splendid performances of several works by Chopin, Liszt and Schumann.