Frederic Chopin Solisti Di Varsavia Karol Radziwonowicz - Chopin Arrangements for Piano String Quintet (19 tracks) +Album Reviews

Search - Frederic Chopin, Solisti Di Varsavia, Karol Radziwonowicz :: Chopin: Arrangements for Piano & String Quintet

Frederic Chopin, Solisti Di Varsavia, Karol Radziwonowicz
Chopin: Arrangements for Piano & String Quintet
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Classical

Track Listings (6) - Disc #1
1. Variations on 'La ci darem' from Mozart's Don Giovanni, for piano & orchestra in B flat major, Op. 2, CT. 225
2. Etude for piano No. 19 in C sharp minor, Op. 25/7, CT. 32
3. Fantasy on Polish Airs for piano & orchestra in A major, Op. 13, CT. 41
4. Prelude for piano No. 6 in B minor, Op. 28/6, CT. 171
5. Prelude for piano No. 4 in E minor, Op. 28/4, CT. 169
6. Andante spianato and Grande Polonaise for piano & orchestra, Op. 22
Track Listings (7) - Disc #2
1. Rondo ? la krakowiak for piano & orchestra in F major, Op. 14, CT. 194
2. Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21, CT. 48: Maestoso
3. Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21, CT. 48: Larghetto
4. Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21, CT. 48: Allegro vivace
5. Waltz for piano No. 3 in A minor, Op. 34/2, CT. 209
6. Etude for piano No. 6 in E flat minor, Op. 10/6, CT. 19
7. Paraphrase sur la Valse Des-dur de Chopin
Track Listings (6) - Disc #3
1. Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11, CT. 47
2. Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11, CT. 47
3. Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11, CT. 47
4. Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11, CT. 47
5. Introduction and Polonaise brillante for cello & piano in C major, Op. 3, CT. 148
6. Prelude for piano No. 25 in C sharp minor, Op. 45, CT. 190

Larger Image

CD Details

All Artists: Frederic Chopin, Solisti Di Varsavia, Karol Radziwonowicz
Title: Chopin: Arrangements for Piano & String Quintet
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Tandem Classics
Release Date: 12/7/1999
Album Type: Import
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Classical
Styles: Chamber Music, Forms & Genres, Concertos, Fantasies, Historical Periods, Classical (c.1770-1830), Instruments, Keyboard, Strings
Number of Discs: 3
SwapaCD Credits: 3
UPC: 778218990924

CD Reviews

Amazing collection of Chopin transcriptions for quintet

02/07/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The title for this CD is deceptive -- there is only one string quartet in the collection; most are string quintet with piano, string quintet, or solo piano. If you like string quartets, as I do, you might be a bit disappointed to read this information on the cover of the CD. But then, like me, you would play the three CDs in this set and be entranced. Radziwonowicz plays with both firmness and delicacy, intimating that this is a master of these pieces. The quintet is a gentle backup, tamer than an orchestra and thus able to show off the piano so much better. Some tunes are exquisite -- Fantasia on Polish Themes, the Krakowiak Rondeau, the Preludes, and the two piano concertos. Radziwonowicz can be dynamic as well, but not startlingly so -- very nicely done are the Introduction and Polonaise in C and some of the waltzes/etudes. This is really fine piano playing minus any egotistical displays -- an excellent pianist. Blended in with the string quintet, you get some intense and subtle melodies. Highly recommended for a performance that is lively but sweet, tender but arousing -- surprisingly good when you consider that these musicians are not that well known in the US. A great collection with lots of variety, and note too that some of these transcriptions are arranged by the pianist's brother, a member of the quintet, for a personal touch that highlights the musicians' abilities very neatly. The sound is excellent, crisp and clear without distracting noises. These are the sort of CDs that you can happily listen to for hours and then replay again for several hours more. Lots of nuances, never boring, genuinely beautiful music. Oh, if only Chopin could hear . . ."