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Frederic Chopin, Murray Perahia
Chopin: Études, Opp. 10 & 25
Genre: Classical

Track Listings (28) - Disc #1
1. Etudes (12) for piano, Op. 10, CT. 14-25: Étude No. 1 in C Major
2. Etudes (12) for piano, Op. 10, CT. 14-25: Étude No. 2 in A Minor
3. Etudes (12) for piano, Op. 10, CT. 14-25: Étude No. 3 in E Major
4. Etudes (12) for piano, Op. 10, CT. 14-25: Étude No. 4 in C'sharp Minor
5. Etudes (12) for piano, Op. 10, CT. 14-25: Étude No. 5 in G-flat Major 'Black Keys'
6. Etudes (12) for piano, Op. 10, CT. 14-25: Étude No. 6 in E-flat Minor
7. Etudes (12) for piano, Op. 10, CT. 14-25: Étude No. 7 in C Major
8. Etudes (12) for piano, Op. 10, CT. 14-25: Étude No. 8 in F Major
9. Etudes (12) for piano, Op. 10, CT. 14-25: Étude No. 9 in F Minor
10. Etudes (12) for piano, Op. 10, CT. 14-25: Étude No. 10 in A-flat Major
11. Etudes (12) for piano, Op. 10, CT. 14-25: Étude No. 11 in E-flat Major
12. Etudes (12) for piano, Op. 10, CT. 14-25: Étude No. 12 in C Minor 'Revolutionary'
13. Etudes (12) for piano, Op. 25, CT. 26-37: Étude No. 1 in A-flat Major
14. Etudes (12) for piano, Op. 25, CT. 26-37: Étude No. 2 in F Minor
15. Etudes (12) for piano, Op. 25, CT. 26-37: Étude No. 3 in F Major
16. Etudes (12) for piano, Op. 25, CT. 26-37: Étude No. 4 in A Minor
17. Etudes (12) for piano, Op. 25, CT. 26-37: Étude No. 5 in E Minor
18. Etudes (12) for piano, Op. 25, CT. 26-37: Étude No. 6 in G-sharp Minor 'Thirds'
19. Etudes (12) for piano, Op. 25, CT. 26-37: Étude No. 7 in C-sharp Minor
20. Etudes (12) for piano, Op. 25, CT. 26-37: Étude No. 8 in D-flat Major 'Sixths'
21. Etudes (12) for piano, Op. 25, CT. 26-37: Étude No. 9 in G-flat Major
22. Etudes (12) for piano, Op. 25, CT. 26-37: Étude No. 10 in B Minor 'Octaves'
23. Etudes (12) for piano, Op. 25, CT. 26-37: Étude No. 11 in A Minor
24. Etudes (12) for piano, Op. 25, CT. 26-37: Étude No. 12 in C Minor
25. Impromptu for piano in A flat major, Op. 29, CT. 43
26. Impromptu for piano in F sharp major, Op. 36, CT. 44
27. Impromptu for piano in G flat major, Op. 51, CT. 45
28. Fantasy-Impromptu for piano in C sharp minor, Op. 66, CT. 46

CD Details

All Artists: Frederic Chopin, Murray Perahia
Title: Chopin: Études, Opp. 10 & 25
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: Sony
Release Date: 7/27/2004
Album Type: Extra tracks, Original recording remastered
Genre: Classical
Styles: Chamber Music, Forms & Genres, Etudes, Fantasies, Historical Periods, Classical (c.1770-1830)
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 827969273128

CD Reviews

Compelling Chopin from Perahia

Mark Hennicke | A stone's throw from Carnegie Hall | 01/27/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The Seattle Times has stated that pianist Murray Perahia has the "soul of a poet, the mind of a thinker, the hands of a virtuoso..." While he has always been granted an abundance poetry & thoughtfulness concerning the depth of his interpretations at the keyboard, the sheer virtuosity of his technique does not as often get the credit that it deserves. On this Masterworks Expanded Edition of the Chopin Op.10 & Op.25 Etudes, sparks are flying about everywhere, showing the full range of Perahia's technical chops. I had the good fortune of hearing Perahia play the Op.25,#1 & the Op.10,#4 at his return recital at Carnegie Hall this past November. He was brilliant that evening, and he is brilliant here on this Direct Stream Digital Remastered cd. These are among Murray Perahia's finest Chopin performances to date. Now offered with a generous bonus sampling of Chopin Impromtus from earlier Perahia releases, this cd is a top level choice ( and a Grammy Winner in its original release for Best Instrumental Soloist Performance ) from among Perahia's extensive catalog of highly acclaimed recordings. At mid-price, this album is a temptation too inviting to pass up."

A great interpretation of brilliant piano works

Claude Weiss | 05/19/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Disclaimer: I'm not an expert on classical music, much less on classical music performances, so my reviews represent a newcomer's take on classical CDs. Take that for what it's worth.

I should begin this review by saying that if you don't already have Chopin's etudes on CD, don't even finish reading this--order a copy of them immediately! Chopin's etudes are brilliant piano works, virtuosic without a trace of excess and exquisitely beautiful. From the quiet loveliness of op. 10 no. 3 to the fury of the "Winter Wind" etude (op. 25 no. 11), the compositions cover the full gamut of emotions.

This performance of the set is excellent. A delicate touch of rubato and a crisp, clear tone throughout the tracks makes this a thoroughly listenable recording. The addition of the impromptus is also a nice addition, though I didn't enjoy any of them as much as the etudes themselves. Overall, this record is a great buy."

Good, solid performance from a well-respected performer

Karl Fandrich | Waterville, VT | 12/08/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"When I started learning a few of the etudes myself, I went out looking for a good recording to listen to. This Perahia recording is a good, solid performance from a very respected pianist. While some reviewers have critisized it for lack of emotion, I don't agree. His playing is in no way flat, and I would argue that he doesn't over-dramatize the music as it may be tempting to do. His choices are solid, and his mastery of these pieces is indisputable. I would highly recommend this recording to anyone looking for a good recording of the etudes."