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Frederic Chopin, Ivan Moravec
Chopin: 24 Preludes Ballade in F Minor
Genre: Classical

Track Listings (25) - Disc #1
1. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: No. 1 in C major, 'Reunion'
2. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: No. 2 in A minor, 'Presentiment of Death'
3. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: No. 3 in G major, 'Thou art so like a flower'
4. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: No. 4 in E minor, 'Suffocation'
5. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: No. 5 in D major, 'Uncertainly'
6. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: No. 6 in B minor, 'Tolling Bells'
7. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: No. 7 in A major, 'The Polish Dance'
8. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: No. 8 in F sharp minor, 'Desparation'
9. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: No. 9 in E major, 'Vision'
10. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: No. 10 in C sharp minor, 'The Night Moth'
11. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: No. 11 in B major, 'Dragon Fly'
12. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: No. 12 in G sharp minor, 'Duel'
13. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: No. 13 in F sharp major, 'Loss'
14. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: No. 14 in E flat minor, 'Fear'
15. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: No. 15 in D flat major, 'Raindrop'
16. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: No. 16 in B flat minor 'Hades'
17. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: No. 17 in A flat major, 'A Scene on the Place de Notre Dame de Paris'
18. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: No. 18 in F minor, 'Suicide'
19. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: No. 19 in E flat major, 'Heartfelt Happiness'
20. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: No. 20 in C minor, 'Funeral March'
21. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: No. 21 in B flat major, 'Sunday'
22. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: No. 22 in G minor, 'Impatience'
23. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: No. 23 in F major, 'A Pleasure Boat'
24. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: No. 24 in D minor, 'The Storm'
25. Ballade for piano No. 4 in F minor, Op. 52, CT. 5

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CD Details

All Artists: Frederic Chopin, Ivan Moravec
Title: Chopin: 24 Preludes Ballade in F Minor
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 1
Label: Supraphon
Release Date: 11/1/1998
Genre: Classical
Styles: Chamber Music, Forms & Genres, Ballads, Historical Periods, Classical (c.1770-1830)
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 789368799428

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CD Reviews

Stellar Preludes; idiosyncratic 4th Ballade

Dingbats | U.S.A. | 03/26/2003

(4 out of 5 stars)

"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."