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See Terms & Conditions for p&p rates. | |  | Krystian Zimerman plays Chopin and Schubert
Krystian Zimerman (piano) Directed by Humphrey Burton and Horant H. Hohlfeld Krystian Zimerman - the youngest ever winner of the prestigious Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw at the age of eighteen – giving his Homage to Chopin and Schubert As a brilliant musician, a renown specialist in Romantic music Krystian Zimerman combines all the prerequisites for an authorative interpretation of Chopin´s works. Krystian Zimerman’s peerless artistry, filmed in 1987 by director Humphrey Burton. In 5.1 DTS Surround Sound “Zimerman's approach to playing the piano has greatness written all over it. It has intensity, majesty, intimacy, daring, and simplicity, and above all insight” The Times “Fascinating visual confirmation of the purely acoustical impression of Zimerman’s Chopin recordings...In the Schubert, flawless pianism, satisfying conceptions, lucid and deft – plus superb piano sound quality” FonoForum | 
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| |  | The Welte Mignon Mystery Volume 9
Beethoven: | Piano Sonata No. 16 in G major, Op. 31 No. 1 (Adagio) | Chopin: | Nocturne No. 5 in F sharp major, Op. 15 No. 2 Étude Op. 10 No. 3 in E major 'Tristesse' | Saint-Saëns: | Symphony No. 2 in A minor, Op. 55 (Adagio) Valse nonchalante, Op. 110 Samson et Dalila, Op. 47 (Act 1 Finale) Le Rouet d'Omphale, Op. 31 Mazurka for Piano no 3 in B minor, Op. 66 Suite algérienne, Op. 60 Suite for Piano in F major, Op. 90 Valse minonne in E flat major, Op. 104 | Schumann: | Der Abschied, Op. 82, No. 9 |
Saint-Saens (Welte-Mignon Piano) Camille Saint-Saëns playing his own music and that of Beethoven, Schumann and Chopin,
recorded in 1905 on the Welte-Mignon Piano.
Anyone searching for really unusual repertoire will find what they are looking for in Tacets Welte-
Mignon Mystery series. On this release we hear Camille Saint-Saens playing his own
compositions. It is documented that Saint-Saens was the only pianist whom Franz Liszt would
listen to… other than himself! |
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| |  | Chopin: | Nocturne No. 19 in E minor, Op. 72 No. 1 Nocturne No. 20 in C sharp minor, Op. post. Nocturne No. 1 in B flat minor, Op. 9 No. 1 Nocturne No. 2 in E flat major, Op. 9 No. 2 Nocturne No. 3 in B major, Op. 9 No. 3 Nocturne No. 4 in F major, Op. 15 No. 1 Nocturne No. 5 in F sharp major, Op. 15 No. 2 Nocturne No. 6 in G minor, Op. 15 No. 3 Nocturne No. 7 in C sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 1 Nocturne No. 8 in D flat major, Op. 27 No. 2 Nocturne No. 9 in B major, Op. 32 No. 1 Nocturne No. 10 in A flat major, Op. 32 No. 2 Nocturne in C minor Op. post. Nocturne No. 11 in G minor, Op. 37 No. 1 Nocturne No. 12 in G major, Op. 37 No. 2 Nocturne No. 13 in C minor, Op. 48 No. 1 Nocturne No. 14 in F sharp minor, Op. 48 No. 2 Nocturne No. 15 in F minor, Op. 55 No. 1 Nocturne No. 2 in E flat major, Op. 9 No. 2 Nocturne No. 17 in B major, Op. 62 No. 1 Nocturne No. 18 in E major, Op. 62 No. 2 |
'A very welcome reissue indeed. Eloquent, unfailingly beautiful in tone and blessedly free of mannerism, Livia Rev combines in almost perfect balance the simplicity of utterance required of all great Chopin playing' (BBC Music Magazine) | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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Maurizio Pollini (piano) Philharmonia Orchestra, Paul Kletzki Recorded just after the Warsaw triumph, Pollini's is a masterly performance that reveals a Chopin player of real class - James Jolly, Gramophone 1000th issue | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Great Norwegian Performers 1945-2000, Volume ll
Chopin: | Impromptu No. 1 in A flat major, Op. 29 Nocturne No. 5 in F sharp major, Op. 15 No. 2 Mazurka No. 15 in C major, Op. 24 No. 2 | Grieg: | Ballade in G minor, Op. 24 To Spring, Op. 43 No. 6 | Kjerulf: | Spring Song, Op. 28, No. 5 | Rachmaninov: | Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43 Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra, Mariss Jansons | Scarlatti, D: | Keyboard Sonata K33 in D Major Keyboard Sonata K13 in G major | Sinding: | Frühlingsrauschen (Rustle of Spring), Op. 32 No 3 |
Eva Knardahl (piano) Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra, Mariss Jansons One of the most notable musicians in post-war Norway, Eva Knardahl was a vibrant and spirited figure in the musical life of the nation, performing, participating in public debate, and involving herself in various boards and committees. She was justly referred to as a breath of fresh air, both with regard to the richness of her musical expressivity, and to the manner in which she ardently defended her views. Eva Knardahl gave her official debut recital at the age of eleven and immediately came to the attention of the Norwegian public. At her debut concert she performed no less than three piano concertos, and it was soon clear that hers was a unique gift. Following studies with, amongst others, Mary Barratt Due, in 1947 at the age of 27 she moved to the USA. In 1952 she took up the post of pianist with the Minnesota Symphony Orchestra, and soon became recognised as the foremost artist on the instrument in that area of the United States. In 1965 she was encouraged to return to her native Norway by the conductor Karsten Andersen, and the next period of her life can be divided into two sections, the first being from 1965 to 1984 when she performed as a soloist, and the second from 1984 to1994 when she held the post of professor of chamber music at the Norwegian Academy of Music. Although her repertoire as a pianist included the concertos of Brahms, Beethoven and Mozart, as a result of her time in the States, the modern American piano tradition was very much in her veins, and she was a great champion of works like Leonard Bernstein’s 2nd Symphony, “The Age of Anxiety”. Her recordings of the complete works solo piano by Grieg for BIS in the 70’s are still considered to be amongst the best. |
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| |  | Josef Hofmann - Acoustic recordings (1916-1923)
Chopin: | Waltz No. 2 in A flat major 'Grande Valse Brillante', Op. 34 No. 1 Recorded 13th February, 1918 Waltz No. 7 in C sharp minor, Op. 64 No. 2 Recorded 18th April, 1923 Nocturne No. 5 in F sharp major, Op. 15 No. 2 Recorded 19th April, 1923 Impromptu No. 4 in C sharp minor, Op. 66 'Fantaisie-Impromptu' Recorded 6th March, 1918 Berceuse in D flat major, Op. 57 Recorded 26th March, 1918 Polonaise No. 3 in A major, Op. 40 No. 1 'Military' Recorded 10th April, 1923 | Liszt: | Meine Freuden (Nocturne) Chants polonais (after Chopin Op. 74). Recorded 27th April, 1923 Polish Songs S480 No. 1 "Maiden's Wish" (after Chopin) Recorded 6th March, 1918 Waldesrauschen, S145 No. 1 Recorded 13th March, 1923 Tarantella from Venezia e Napoli Recorded 2nd November, 1916 Hungarian Rhapsody, S244 No. 2 in C sharp minor Recorded in December, 1922 | Mendelssohn: | Lieder ohne Worte, Op. 67 No. 4 in C 'The Bee's Wedding' ('Spinning Song') Recorded 13th October, 1916 Rondo capriccioso in E major, Op. 14 Recorded 13th February, 1918 Song Without Words, Op. 19, No. 3 (Hunting Song) Recorded 14th February, 1918 | Moszkowski: | La Jongleuse, Op. 52 No. 4 Recorded 14th February, 1918 Spanish Caprice Recorded 16th October, 1916 | Paderewski: | Minuet in G major, Op. 14 No. 1 Recorded 2nd November, 1916 | Rachmaninov: | Prelude Op. 23 No. 5 in G minor Recorded 20th April, 1923 Prelude Op. 3 No. 2 in C sharp minor Recorded 20th April, 1923 | Schubert: | Erlkönig, D328 arr. Liszt. Recorded 13th October, 1916 |
Josef Hofmann was one of the greatest pianists of any age. His unique abilities incorporated a technique second to none, and a clarity and pureness of tone that has probably never been heard since his death. Always in total command of everything he played, Hofmann presented each work with an impression of complete facility of execution. All works recorded in New York City “Josef Hofmann is among music’s most jealously guarded legends. For his admirers (and they included Anton Rubinstein and Rachmaninov) he could do no wrong, and those fortunate enough to have heard him live during his heyday in America can reminisce by the hour, recalling unforgettable performances of a vast repertoire ranging from Beethoven’s Op. 111 Sonata to the major works of the great romantics.” Gramophone Magazine “The recessed, wrong-end-of-a-telescope acoustic recordings are still truthful enough to display Hofmann's mesmerisingly fabulous virtuosity in Liszt's Waldesrauchen and Tarantella, and his full, rounded tone.” BBC Music Magazine, October 2008 ***** |
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| |  | Chopin - Nocturnes
Chopin: | Nocturne No. 1 in B flat minor, Op. 9 No. 1 Nocturne No. 2 in E flat major, Op. 9 No. 2 Nocturne No. 4 in F major, Op. 15 No. 1 Nocturne No. 5 in F sharp major, Op. 15 No. 2 Nocturne No. 7 in C sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 1 Nocturne No. 8 in D flat major, Op. 27 No. 2 Nocturne No. 10 in A flat major, Op. 32 No. 2 Nocturne No. 11 in G minor, Op. 37 No. 1 Nocturne No. 13 in C minor, Op. 48 No. 1 Nocturne No. 15 in F minor, Op. 55 No. 1 Nocturne No. 18 in E major, Op. 62 No. 2 Nocturne No. 20 in C sharp minor, Op. post. |
“I have no hesitation in declaring Maria Joao Pires – a pianist without a trace of narcissism – among the most eloquent master-musicians of our time.” Gramophone |
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| |  | The Great Pianists Volume 8 - Arthur Rubinstein
Albéniz: | El Albaicín Evocación (from Iberia, Book I) | Brahms: | Capriccio in B minor, Op. 76 No. 2 Rhapsody in B minor, Op. 79 No. 1 | Chopin: | Barcarolle in F sharp major, Op. 60 Nocturne No. 5 in F sharp major, Op. 15 No. 2 Prelude No. 1, Op. 28 Prelude in E Minor, Op. 28 No. 4 Prelude in C minor, Op. 28, No. 10 Prelude, Op. 28, No. 21 Prelude No. 24, Op. 28 Polonaise No. 5 in F sharp minor, Op. 44 | Debussy: | L'isle joyeuse La plus que lente | Falla: | Ritual Fire Dance | Prokofiev: | Suggestion diabolique, Op. 4 No. 4 | Rimsky Korsakov: | Hymn to the Sun |
Arthur Rubinstein (piano) These recordings were made in 1992 from the original piano rolls and were recorded on a brand
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| |  | Paderewski - His earliest RecordingsThe complete European Recordings 1911-12
Chopin: | Waltz No. 2 in A flat major 'Grande Valse Brillante', Op. 34 No. 1 Nocturne No. 5 in F sharp major, Op. 15 No. 2 Waltz No. 7 in C sharp minor, Op. 64 No. 2 Polonaise No. 3 in A major, Op. 40 No. 1 'Military' Nocturne No. 18 in E major, Op. 62 No. 2 Étude Op. 25 No. 9 in G flat major 'Butterfly' Étude Op. 25 No. 3 in F major Mazurka No. 13 in A minor, Op. 17 No. 4 Nocturne No. 4 in F major, Op. 15 No. 1 Étude Op. 10 No. 12 in C minor ‘Revolutionary' Étude Op. 10 No. 7 in C major Étude Op. 25 No. 1 in A flat major 'Aeolian Harp' Étude Op. 25 No. 2 in F minor Étude Op. 10 No. 3 in E major 'Tristesse' The Maiden's Wish Op. 74 No. 1 (arranged Liszt) Étude Op. 25 No. 7 in C sharp minor Berceuse in D flat major, Op. 57 | Debussy: | Reflets dans l'eau (No. 1 from Images pour piano - Book 1) | Liszt: | Etude de concert No. 2 in F minor | Mendelssohn: | Songs Without Words, Op. 53, No. 4 Song Without Words, Op. 19, No. 3 (Hunting Song) | Paderewski: | Minuet in G major, Op. 14 No. 1 Nocturne in B flat Op. 16 No. 4 Cracovienne fantastique in B minor, Op. 14, No. 2 | Paganini: | La Campanella
Hark, Hark, the Lark
(arranged Liszt) | Rubinstein: | Valse Caprice in E flat major | Schubert: | Ständchen 'Horch! Horch! die Lerch!', D889 (arranged Liszt) | Schumann: | Nachtstücke, Op. 23 No. 4 Fantasiestücke, Op. 12 No. 1 'Des Abends' Aufschwung, Op. 12, No. 2 Warum, Op. 12, No. 3 | Stojowski: | Chant d'Amour, Op. 26, No. 3 |
Ignace Jan Paderewski (piano) Paderewski was perhaps the most famous, and certainly the most highly paid, pianist who ever lived. In the years between 1890 and
the First World War his fame reached levels now only reserved for the biggest pop stars and when he became prime-minister of
Poland after the end of the war his deification was complete. He resumed his career in the 1920’s and continued to perform until his
death. Unfortunately most of his recordings were made later in life and do not capture his playing in its prime, a fact which has
somewhat damaged his posthumous reputation, so it is particularly important that these earliest recordings, which can redress the
balance, are made available complete for the first time. This is playing very different in style from what we are used to today, but
aside from its historic importance, taken on its own terms it is quite clear what a great communicator Padereswki was. And it’s good
to be reminded in works like Liszt’s La Leggierezza study that at this point in his career there was nothing lacking in technique either.
Several titles included are taken from Paderewski’s own test pressings of unissued discs held at the International Piano Archive,
University of Maryland, and this is their first release. A must for collectors! “There are many wonderful, even matchless, performances here that, in addition, provide a welcome antidote to the text-before-personality cult that prevails today. When you listen to Paderewski the pianist you are also experiencing Paderewski the man.” Gramophone Magazine, May 2008 | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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| |  | Piano Moodsa collection of romantic melodies
Bach, J S: | Prelude in C (from the Well-Tempered Clavier BWV846) Andante (from Italian Concerto BWV971) | Beethoven: | Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13 'Pathétique' - Adagio cantabile Piano Sonata No. 14 in C sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 2 ‘Moonlight' - Adagio sostenuto Für Elise (Bagatelle in A minor, WoO59) | Brahms: | Intermezzo in E flat major, Op. 117 No. 1 | Chopin: | Nocturne No. 2 in E flat major, Op. 9 No. 2 Étude Op. 10 No. 3 in E major 'Tristesse' Prelude No. 15 in D flat ‘Raindrop' Op. 28 No. 15 Impromptu No. 4 in C sharp minor, Op. 66 'Fantaisie-Impromptu' Nocturne No. 5 in F sharp major, Op. 15 No. 2 Waltz No. 3 in A minor 'Grande Valse Brillante', Op. 34 No. 2 Prelude in E Minor, Op. 28 No. 4 Prelude in A major, Op. 28 No. 7 | Debussy: | Clair de Lune La fille aux cheveux de lin | Grieg: | Notturno from Lyric Suite, Op. 54 To Spring, Op. 43 No. 6 Wedding Day at Troldhaugen, Op. 65 No. 6 | Liszt: | Consolation No. 3 in D flat major Liebestraum, S541 No. 3 in A flat major | Mendelssohn: | Lieder ohne Worte, Op. 19 No. 1 in E 'Sweet Remembrance' | Rachmaninov: | Prelude Op. 23 No. 4 in D major | Satie: | Gymnopédie No. 1 | Schumann: | Traümerei (from Kinderszenen, Op. 15) |
Daniel Barenboim, Lang Lang, Alexis Weissenberg, Hélène Grimaud, Emil Gilels, Wilhelm Kempff, Tamás Vásáry, Andrei Gavrilov, Angela Hewitt, Martha Argerich, Dino Ciani, Yundi Li, Jean-Marc Luisada, Mikhail Pletnev On this CD selection, the most melodious keyboard treasures from Bach to Rachmaninoff are performed by many of the outstanding artists of our time. Enrich your life with more than two hours of relaxing, atmospheric piano music. | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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