Chopin – Piano Works (audiophile 2-LP set)
£36.00
Divine Art’s first vinyl release is a selection of tracks from the Burkard Schliessmann triple SACD ‘Chronological Chopin’ which won a silver medal at the Global Music Awards 2017 as well as glowing reviews from music critics the world over.
An audiophile two-disc set recorded and mastered at 24-bit quality, this is a very rare opportunity to obtain new recordings of Chopin’s masterpieces in the best sound and by a compelling interpreter.
German pianist Burkard Schliessmann is a performer with a passion and vision – to seek out and interpret the forms, colours and textures, indeed the soul and expression: the poetic impact, of works we believe have already been fully explored. His previous recordings have received worldwide acclaim – “Schliessmann is too good a pianist for anyone to pass on this” – American Record Guide; “without equal” – Fanfare. Chopin is above all his composer of choice to whom he has devoted endless hours of study and appreciation.
Pressed in 180-gram blue vinyl by Pallas of Berlin in luxury gatefold sleeve – pressing will be limited to make this a true collector’s edition.
Track Listing
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Fryderyk Chopin:
- Ballade No. 1 in G minor, Op. 23
- Ballade No. 3 in A flat major, Op. 47
- Ballade No. 4 in F minor, Op. 52
- Barcarolle in F sharp minor, Op. 60
- Prelude in C sharp minor, Op. 45
- Fantasie in F minor, Op. 49
- Scherzo No. 2 in B flat minor, Op. 31
- Scherzo No. 4 in E major, Op. 54
- Polonaise-Fantaisie in A flat major, Op. 61
Reviews
“Simply put, I have never heard a piano as well recorded as on this album. Burkard Schliessmann is superb.
” —"Dave McCluggage" (pen-name)
“Schliessmann is a remarkable interpreter of Bach, and this background enables him to face Chopin with an approach which, if it betrays an analytical element, at the same time has no lack of passion, heat and poignancy. Artistic Interpretation: Exceptional; Technical quality: Optimal
” —Andrea Bedetti
“Mostly I am, like my colleagues, convinced, if not swept away, by Schliessmann’s rich sounding, carefully articulated playing, by his occasional tenderness as well as his almost majestic playing elsewhere. As for the recording, the piano sound is impressive by any standards.
” —Michael Ullmann
“This is a rare opportunity to obtain new recordings of Chopin’s masterpieces in the best sound and by a compelling interpreter. This is a true collector’s edition. Sound quality is warm yet precise, matching Schliessmann’s sensuous and brilliant performances of this sublime music. Highly recommended.l
” —John Pitt
