Chopin for Piano Duo
There seems no end to the brilliance not only of the musicianship and pianistic skill of our top piano duo but also their dedication to re-discovering and recording lost or neglected masterpieces. Here we have the very well known Second Piano Concerto of Chopin, in a two-piano version by Chopin himself and his pupil Mikuli – and never before recorded. A host of other rarities and transcriptions complete yet another reference recording.
Track Listing
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Fryderyk Chopin:
- Piano Concerto no. 2 in F minor, op. 21 − I. Maestoso (14:17)
- Piano Concerto no. 2 in F minor, op. 21 − II. Larghetto (8:31)
- Piano Concerto no. 2 in F minor, op. 21 − III. Allegro vivace (9:05)
- Rondo in C major, op. 73 (9:29)
- Variations on a Theme of Rossini (3:10)
- Valse-Paraphrase d'apres Chopin, op. 58, no. 1 (7:11)
- Valse in D flat major, op. 64 no. 1 (2:32)
- Nocturne in E flat major, op. 9 no. 2 (4:12)
- Etude nach Fr. Chopin (2:27)
- Variations on a National Air of Moore (8:16) Anthony Goldstone.after Chopin:
- Revolutionary Raindrop Rag (3:10)
Reviews
“These Goldstones are on to something. There is nothing but delight in this version [of Chopin’s Second Piano Concerto], thus expertly performed. A remarkably gifted husband-and-wife team… admirable musicianship
” —Robert Anderson
“A fascinating exploration of rarely heard music played with dazzling virtuosity and verve.
” —John Pitt
“The British pair is today counted amongst the world’s premier piano duos. Elegance is instantly recognisable in the duo’s reading of the Concerto… this arrangement balances poetry with thrills and colour… and has found the ideal interpreters in Goldstone and Clemmow…{they} know exactly where to take you with this music.
” —Patrick P.L. Lam
“The recording is very clear. The rendition of the concerto is definitely very stimulating. As for the rest, the bravura pieces fare best. The liner-note is by Goldstone and is excellent, answering practically every question one may wish to ask. Overall, this is an interesting disc for those who like to explore the unknown, and to see the known from new points of view.
” —Oleg Ledeniov
“Presented in fine form by the label’s first class piano duo. A solidly straight ahead set that has everyone shining in this worthy performance and discovery.
” —Chris Spector
“Chopin’s familiar Piano Concerto in F minor… is here refreshed in a previously unrecorded version. There is no scholarly dryness about their playing
” —Paul Driver
“This disc (which includes six première recordings) rediscovers a very special individual piece of the [Chopin] jigsaw. Goldstone’s long, detailed but always readable booklet note provides immaculate documentation. Chopin lovers: please do not hesitate to acquire it
” —Stephen Pruslin
