Ignaz Friedman's "Chopin: Mazurkas" is a captivating journey through the heart of Chopin's piano repertoire, released on Naxos in 2003. This album is a testament to Friedman's virtuosity and his deep understanding of Chopin's music, offering a rich and nuanced exploration of the composer's iconic Mazurkas. Spanning a diverse range of emotions and styles, the Mazurkas on this album showcase Friedman's technical brilliance and expressive depth, from the lively and rhythmic to the introspective and melancholic. The album also includes a bonus track featuring Friedman's insightful commentary on Chopin's music, adding an extra layer of appreciation for both novice and seasoned classical music enthusiasts. With a total runtime of just over an hour, this album is a perfect introduction to Chopin's Mazurkas or a delightful addition to any classical piano collection.
Tracks
Iphigenie en Aulide, Act II: Gavotte (arr. J. Brahms): GavotteChristoph Willibald Gluck, Johannes Brahms, Ignaz Friedman
Menuet (Judgement of Paris)Ignaz Friedman, Christoph Willibald Gluck
Standchen (Horch, horch! die Lerch), D. 889, "Hark, hark, the lark" (arr. Liszt)Franz Schubert, Franz Liszt, Ignaz Friedman
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