Leopold Godowsky's "The Complete Studies on Chopin's Etudes" is a monumental work that showcases the pianist's extraordinary technical prowess and creative genius. Released in 2000 under the Hyperion label, this album spans an impressive two hours and twenty-two minutes, featuring Godowsky's intricate and demanding reworkings of Chopin's etudes. Godowsky's studies are known for their complexity and innovation, often pushing the boundaries of traditional piano technique.
This collection includes 53 studies, each offering a unique interpretation and expansion of Chopin's original etudes. Godowsky's versions are notable for their technical challenges, including pieces specifically composed for the left hand alone. The album is a testament to Godowsky's mastery of the piano and his ability to transform Chopin's works into something entirely new and profound.
Godowsky's studies have been both celebrated and debated, with critics and musicians alike recognizing the audacity and brilliance of his compositions. This album is a must-listen for classical music enthusiasts and anyone interested in the evolution of piano repertoire. Marc-André Hamelin's performance of these studies won the 2000 Gramophone Instrumental Award, further cementing the album's significance in the classical music world.
Tracks
Studies on Chopin's Etudes: No. 1 in C Major on Etude, Op. 10 No. 1 (1st Version)Leopold Godowsky, Marc-André Hamelin
Studies on Chopin's Etudes: No. 2 in D-Flat Major for Left Hand on Etude, Op. 10 No. 1 (2nd Version)Leopold Godowsky, Marc-André Hamelin
Studies on Chopin's Etudes: No. 3 in A Minor for Left Hand on Etude, Op. 10 No. 2 (1st Version)Leopold Godowsky, Marc-André Hamelin
Studies on Chopin's Etudes: No. 4 in A Minor "Ignis fatuus" on Etude, Op. 10 No. 2 (2nd Version)Leopold Godowsky, Marc-André Hamelin
Studies on Chopin's Etudes: No. 5 in D-Flat Major for Left Hand on Etude, Op. 10 No. 3Leopold Godowsky, Marc-André Hamelin
Studies on Chopin's Etudes: No. 6 in C-Sharp Minor for Left Hand on Etude, Op. 10 No. 4Leopold Godowsky, Marc-André Hamelin
Studies on Chopin's Etudes: No. 7 in G-Flat Major on Etude, Op. 10 No. 5 (1st Version)Leopold Godowsky, Marc-André Hamelin
Studies on Chopin's Etudes: No. 8 in C Major on Etude, Op. 10 No. 5 (2nd Version)Leopold Godowsky, Marc-André Hamelin
Studies on Chopin's Etudes: No. 9 in A Minor "Tarantella" on Etude, Op. 10 No. 5 (3rd Version)Leopold Godowsky, Marc-André Hamelin
Studies on Chopin's Etudes: No. 10 in A Major "Capriccio" on Etude, Op. 10 No. 5 (4th Version)Leopold Godowsky, Marc-André Hamelin
Studies on Chopin's Etudes: No. 11 in G-Flat Major on Etude, Op. 10 No. 5 (5th Version)Leopold Godowsky, Marc-André Hamelin
Studies on Chopin's Etudes: No. 12 in G-Flat Major on Etude, Op. 10 No. 5 (6th Version)Leopold Godowsky, Marc-André Hamelin
Studies on Chopin's Etudes: No. 12a in G-Flat Major for Left Hand on Etude, Op. 10 No. 5 (7th Version)Leopold Godowsky, Marc-André Hamelin
Studies on Chopin's Etudes: No. 13 in E-Flat Minor for Left Hand on Etude, Op. 10 No. 6Leopold Godowsky, Marc-André Hamelin
Studies on Chopin's Etudes: No. 14 in C Major "Toccata" on Etude, Op. 10 No. 7 (1st Version)Leopold Godowsky, Marc-André Hamelin
Studies on Chopin's Etudes: No. 15 in G-Flat Major "Nocturne" on Etude, Op. 10 No. 7 (2nd Version)Leopold Godowsky, Marc-André Hamelin
Studies on Chopin's Etudes: No. 15a in E-Flat Major for Left Hand on Etude, Op. 10 No. 7 (3rd Version)Leopold Godowsky, Marc-André Hamelin
Studies on Chopin's Etudes: No. 16 in F Major on Etude, Op. 10 No. 8 (1st Version)Leopold Godowsky, Marc-André Hamelin
Studies on Chopin's Etudes: No. 16a in G-Flat Major for Left Hand on Etude, Op. 10 No. 8 (2nd Version)Leopold Godowsky, Marc-André Hamelin
Studies on Chopin's Etudes: No. 17 in C-Sharp Minor on Etude, Op. 10 No. 9 (1st Version)Leopold Godowsky, Marc-André Hamelin
Studies on Chopin's Etudes: No. 18 in F Minor on Etude, Op. 10 No. 9 (2nd Version)Leopold Godowsky, Marc-André Hamelin
Studies on Chopin's Etudes: No. 18a in F-Sharp Minor for Left Hand on Etude, Op. 10 No. 9 (3rd Version)Leopold Godowsky, Marc-André Hamelin
Studies on Chopin's Etudes: No. 19 in D Major on Etude, Op. 10 No. 10 (1st Version)Leopold Godowsky, Marc-André Hamelin
Studies on Chopin's Etudes: No. 20 in A-Flat Major for Left Hand on Etude, Op. 10 No. 10 (2nd Version)Leopold Godowsky, Marc-André Hamelin
Studies on Chopin's Etudes: No. 21 in A Major for Left Hand on Etude, Op. 10 No. 11Leopold Godowsky, Marc-André Hamelin
Studies on Chopin's Etudes: No. 22 in C-Sharp Minor for Left Hand on Etude, Op. 10 No. 12Leopold Godowsky, Marc-André Hamelin
Studies on Chopin's Etudes: No. 23 in A-Flat Major for Left Hand on Etude, Op. 25 No. 1 (1st Version)Leopold Godowsky, Marc-André Hamelin
Studies on Chopin's Etudes: No. 24 in A-Flat Major on Etude, Op. 25 No. 1 (2nd Version)Leopold Godowsky, Marc-André Hamelin
Studies on Chopin's Etudes: No. 25 in A-Flat Major on Etude, Op. 25 No. 1 (3rd Version)Leopold Godowsky, Marc-André Hamelin
Studies on Chopin's Etudes: No. 26 in F Minor on Etude, Op. 25 No. 2 (1st Version)Leopold Godowsky, Marc-André Hamelin
Studies on Chopin's Etudes: No. 27 in F Minor "Waltz" on Etude, Op. 25 No. 2 (2nd Version)Leopold Godowsky, Marc-André Hamelin
Studies on Chopin's Etudes: No. 28 in F Minor on Etude, Op. 25 No. 2 (3rd Version A)Leopold Godowsky, Marc-André Hamelin
Studies on Chopin's Etudes: No. 28 in F Minor on Etude, Op. 25 No. 2 (3rd Version B)Leopold Godowsky, Marc-André Hamelin
Studies on Chopin's Etudes: No. 28a in F-Sharp Minor for Left Hand on Etude, Op. 25 No. 2 (4th Version)Leopold Godowsky, Marc-André Hamelin
Studies on Chopin's Etudes: No. 29 in F Major on Etude, Op. 25 No. 3 (1st Version)Leopold Godowsky, Marc-André Hamelin
Studies on Chopin's Etudes: No. 30 in F Major for Left Hand on Etude, Op. 25 No. 3 (2nd Version)Leopold Godowsky, Marc-André Hamelin
Studies on Chopin's Etudes: No. 31 in A Minor for Left Hand on Etude, Op. 25 No. 4 (1st Version)Leopold Godowsky, Marc-André Hamelin
Studies on Chopin's Etudes: No. 32 in F Minor "Polonaise" on Etude, Op. 25 No. 4 (2nd Version)Leopold Godowsky, Marc-André Hamelin
Studies on Chopin's Etudes: No. 33 in E Minor on Etude, Op. 25 No. 5 (1st Version)Leopold Godowsky, Marc-André Hamelin
Studies on Chopin's Etudes: No. 34 in C-Sharp Minor "Mazurka" on Etude, Op. 25 No. 5 (2nd Version)Leopold Godowsky, Marc-André Hamelin
Studies on Chopin's Etudes: No. 35 in B-Flat Minor for Left Hand on Etude, Op. 25 No. 5 (3rd Version)Leopold Godowsky, Marc-André Hamelin
Studies on Chopin's Etudes: No. 36 in G-Sharp Minor on Etude, Op. 25 No. 6Leopold Godowsky, Marc-André Hamelin
Studies on Chopin's Etudes: No. 38 in D-Flat Major on Etude, Op. 25 No. 8Leopold Godowsky, Marc-André Hamelin
Studies on Chopin's Etudes: No. 39 in G-Flat Major on Etude, Op. 25 No. 9 (1st Version)Leopold Godowsky, Marc-André Hamelin
Studies on Chopin's Etudes: No. 40 in G-Flat Major for Left Hand on Etude, Op. 25 No. 9 (2nd Version)Leopold Godowsky, Marc-André Hamelin
Studies on Chopin's Etudes: No. 41 in B Minor for Left Hand on Etude, Op. 25 No. 10Leopold Godowsky, Marc-André Hamelin
Studies on Chopin's Etudes: No. 42 in A Minor on Etude, Op. 25 No. 11Leopold Godowsky, Marc-André Hamelin
Studies on Chopin's Etudes: No. 43 in C-Sharp Minor for Left Hand on Etude, Op. 25 No. 12Leopold Godowsky, Marc-André Hamelin
Studies on Chopin's Etudes: No. 44 in F Minor for Left Hand on Nouvelle étude No. 1 in F Minor, KK IIb/3:1Leopold Godowsky, Marc-André Hamelin
Studies on Chopin's Etudes: No. 45 in E Major on Nouvelle étude No. 2 in A-Flat Major, KK IIb/3:2 (1st Version)Leopold Godowsky, Marc-André Hamelin
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