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William Bolcom, Johannes Brahms, Frederic Chopin
Tenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition: Gold Medalist
Genre: Classical

Track Listings (18) - Disc #1
1. Four Etudes, Op. 7: No. 1 Con moto
2. Four Etudes, Op. 7: No. 2 Allegro brillante
3. Four Etudes, Op. 7: No. 3 Andantino
4. Four Etudes, Op. 7: No. 4 Vivo
5. Sonata In C Major, Op. 1: Allegro
6. Sonata In C Major, Op. 1: Andante-attaca
7. Sonata In C Major, Op. 1: Scherzo: Allegro molto e con fuoco
8. Sonata In C Major, Op. 1: Finale: Allegro con fuoco
9. Andante Spianato and Grande Polonaise in E flat Major, op.22
10. Nine Bagatelles: I (...the ghost mazurka)
11. Nine Bagatelles: II (...aimai-je un reve)
12. Nine Bagatelles: III (...forgotten prayers)
13. Nine Bagatelles: IV (...cycle de l'univers
14. Nine Bagatelles: V (...la belle rouquine)
15. Nine Bagatelles: VI (...Pegasus)
16. Nine Bagatelles: VII (...this endernight)
17. Nine Bagatelles: VIII (...recess in hell)
18. Nine Bagatelles: IX (...Circus Galop)

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All Artists: William Bolcom, Johannes Brahms, Frederic Chopin, Igor Stravinsky, Jon Nakamatsu
Title: Tenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition: Gold Medalist
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 1
Label: Harmonia Mundi Fr.
Release Date: 10/14/1997
Album Type: Import
Genre: Classical
Styles: Forms & Genres, Concertos, Sonatas, Historical Periods, Romantic (c.1820-1910), Instruments, Keyboard
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 093046721824

Synopsis

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These are actual performances that helped Jon Nakamatsu win the gold medal at the Tenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. The pianist's personality is the most obvious element, as it should be. His Brahms sonata is outstanding, meeting the extravagant technical demands head-on while making music at every moment--a fervent, youthful performance completely appropriate to the music. In the Chopin, another technical showpiece, Nakamatsu also keeps the focus on the poetry of the music. His Stravinsky and Bolcom, while neither of them is in a "difficult" style, show a decided affinity for the 20th century. By the end of the disc, we are glad that such a major prize has gone to such an admirable musician. --Leslie Gerber

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CD Reviews

This CD reveals Jon Nakamatsu's solid music talent

Yiayia | 01/12/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I am a big fan of Mr. Nakamatsu, and I thoroughly enjoy his performance in this CD. You will be moved by his precise, dynamic and brilliant performance. The music pieces selected in this CD may not be as familiar to many of us as the ones in his other CD (Chopin), therefore, it may take a while to feel intimate with this CD... nonetheless, his solid music talent is crystal clear in his performance here."

Nakamatsu CD won me over

Yiayia | 10/28/1998

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Jon Nakamatsu is truly a great pianist. The selections on this CD just why he is the champion. I have listened to this CD while studying, on road trips, and when trying to relax. I highly recommend this CD. Of course, I may be a bit influenced by the fact that I was his student for 4 years, however, with an objective ear, I still highly recommend it."

He was clearly "gold" from the start!

Yiayia | Modesto, CA United States | 06/26/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I tuned in to PBS in the fall of 1997 and followed the progress of the various contestants shown. The program was clearly after the fact, but I had not heard who had won, so I was interested to see whom the judges had selected as the winners, and why. The Russians always field an outstanding team of artists, and those in competition that year were clearly excellent. But the minute Jon Nakamatsu began to play it was clear to me that he should be the gold medalist. He had not only maturity, poise and technique, he had the controlled passion that set the standard for others to match. I was pleased with myself (and the judges!) for recognizing someone who clearly was a leader. He was a joy to listen to, and to watch, and I strongly recommend this recording to anyone interested in a truly fine interpretation."