16 Nocturnes

On this CD:

1. Nocturnes (18) for piano, Nos 1-18, complete No.1 in E Flat
Composed by John [composer] Field
Performed by Joanna Leach

2. Nocturnes (18) for piano, Nos 1-18, complete No. 2 in C minor
Composed by John [composer] Field
Performed by Joanna Leach

3. Nocturnes (18) for piano, Nos 1-18, complete No. 3 in A flat
Composed by John [composer] Field
Performed by Joanna Leach

4. Nocturnes (18) for piano, Nos 1-18, complete No. 3 in A flat
Composed by John [composer] Field
Performed by Joanna Leach

5. Nocturnes (18) for piano, Nos 1-18, complete No.5 in B Flat
Composed by John [composer] Field
Performed by Joanna Leach

6. Nocturnes (18) for piano, Nos 1-18, complete No. 6 in F Minor
Composed by John [composer] Field
Performed by Joanna Leach

7. Nocturnes (18) for piano, Nos 1-18, complete No 7 in C Major
Composed by John [composer] Field
Performed by Joanna Leach

8. Nocturnes (18) for piano, Nos 1-18, complete No.8 in A Major
Composed by John [composer] Field
Performed by Joanna Leach

9. Nocturnes (18) for piano, Nos 1-18, complete No.9 in E Flat major
Composed by John [composer] Field
Performed by Joanna Leach

10. Nocturnes (18) for piano, Nos 1-18, complete No.10 in E Flat
Composed by John [composer] Field
Performed by Joanna Leach

11. Nocturnes (18) for piano, Nos 1-18, complete No.11 in E Flat
Composed by John [composer] Field
Performed by Joanna Leach

12. Nocturnes (18) for piano, Nos 1-18, complete No.12 in G Major
Composed by John [composer] Field
Performed by Joanna Leach

13. Nocturnes (18) for piano, Nos 1-18, complete No.13 in D Minor
Composed by John [composer] Field
Performed by Joanna Leach

14. Nocturnes (18) for piano, Nos 1-18, complete No.14 in C Major
Composed by John [composer] Field
Performed by Joanna Leach

15. Nocturnes (18) for piano, Nos 1-18, complete No.15 in C Major
Composed by John [composer] Field
Performed by Joanna Leach

16. Nocturnes (18) for piano, Nos 1-18, complete No.16 in F Major
Composed by John [composer] Field
Performed by Joanna Leach

16 Nocturnes, Music, Field, Leach, Classical, Classical Composers
Masters of Classical Music (Box Set)
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Masters of Classical Music (Box Set)

Manufacturer: Delta
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ASIN: B000001VU5
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

  1. Eine kleine Nachtmusik: Allegro - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
  2. Piano Concerto In A Major, K 488: Adagio - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
  3. Flute Concerto In D Major, K 314: Allegro - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
  4. Symphony No. 40 in G minor: Molto allegro - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
  5. Clarinet Concerto KV 622: Adagio - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
  6. Serenade, K 375: Menuetto - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
  7. Turkish March - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
  8. Violin Concerto, K 216: Allegro - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
  9. Divertimento, K 334: Menuetto - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
  10. Horn Concerto, K 447: Allegro - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
  11. Cassation, K 99: Allegro - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus

Tracks:

  1. Overture No. 4 In Major: Rejouissance - J.S.Bach
  2. Overture No. 3 In D Major: Air - J.S.Bach
  3. Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 In F Major: I. Allegro - J.S.Bach
  4. Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring - J.S.Bach
  5. Overture No. 2 In B Minor: Menuet & Badinerie - J.S.Bach
  6. Prelude In C Major - J.S.Bach
  7. Toccata And Fugue In D Minor - J.S.Bach
  8. Prelude In C Minor - J.S.Bach
  9. Overture No. 1 In C Major: Passepied - J.S.Bach
  10. Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 In F Major: II. Adagio - J.S.Bach
  11. Kommst du nun, Jesu vom Himmel herunter, Chorale - J.S.Bach
  12. Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 In G Major: II. Allegro - J.S.Bach
  13. Violin Concerto In E Major: I. Adagio - J.S.Bach
  14. St. Matthew Passion: Finale Chorus: 'Wir setzen uns mit Tranen nieder' - J.S.Bach

Tracks:

  1. Symphony No. 5: Allegro con brio - Ludwig Van Beethoven
  2. Fur Elise - Ludwig Van Beethoven
  3. Violin Romance No. 2 - Ludwig Van Beethoven
  4. 'Moonlight' Sonata: Adagio sostenuto - Ludwig Van Beethoven
  5. Minuet - Ludwig Van Beethoven
  6. Symphony No. 8 In F Major: Allegretto scherzando - Ludwig Van Beethoven
  7. Coriolan: Overture - Ludwig Van Beethoven
  8. Piano Concerto No. 2: Adagio - Ludwig Van Beethoven
  9. Symphony No. 5 In C Minor: Allegro - Ludwig Van Beethoven
  10. Egmont: Overture - Ludwig Van Beethoven

Tracks:

  1. Die Fledermaus: Die Fledermaus (Excerpts) - Johann Strauss
  2. Wine, Woman And Song - Johann Strauss
  3. Tritsch Tratsch Polka - Johann Strauss
  4. The Blue Danube - Johann Strauss
  5. The Gypsy Baron: Introduction - Johann Strauss
  6. Annen Polka - Johann Strauss
  7. Vienna Blood - Johann Strauss
  8. The Gypsy Baron: Einzugsmarsch - Johann Strauss

Tracks:

  1. Tannhauser: Overture - MASTERS OF CLASSICAL MUSIC
  2. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Dance Of The Prentices - MASTERS OF CLASSICAL MUSIC
  3. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Prelude Act 3 - MASTERS OF CLASSICAL MUSIC
  4. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Aufzug der Meistersinger - MASTERS OF CLASSICAL MUSIC
  5. Der fliegende Hollander: Overture - MASTERS OF CLASSICAL MUSIC
  6. Lohengrin: Prelude - MASTERS OF CLASSICAL MUSIC
  7. Tristan und Isolde: Prelude And Liebestod - MASTERS OF CLASSICAL MUSIC
  8. Tannhauser: Arrival Of The Guests At Wartburg - MASTERS OF CLASSICAL MUSIC

Tracks:

  1. Piano Concerto No. 1: Allegro non troppo - Peter Tchaikovsky
  2. String Serenade: Waltz - Peter Tchaikovsky
  3. Violin Concerto: Andante - Peter Tchaikovsky
  4. The Sleeping Beauty: Introduction - Peter Tchaikovsky
  5. The Sleeping Beauty: Pas d'action - Adagio - Peter Tchaikovsky
  6. The Sleeping Beauty: Waltz - Peter Tchaikovsky
  7. Capriccio italien Op. 45 - Peter Tchaikovsky
  8. Swan Lake: Ballet Suite: Scene No. 10 - Peter Tchaikovsky
  9. Swan Lake: Ballet Suite: Waltz - Peter Tchaikovsky
  10. Eugene Onegin: Polonaise - Peter Tchaikovsky

Tracks:

  1. The 4 Seasons: Concerto No. 1 In E Major: Spring - VIVALDI, Antonio
  2. Siciliano - VIVALDI, Antonio
  3. Concerto In D Minor:: (Allegro Assai) Cologne Concerto - VIVALDI, Antonio
  4. The 4 Seasons: Concerto No. 2 In G Minor: Summer - VIVALDI, Antonio
  5. Oboe Sonata In B Flat Major, RV 34: Adagio - Allegro - Largo - Allegro - VIVALDI, Antonio
  6. The 4 Seasons: Concerto No. 3 In F Major: Autumn - VIVALDI, Antonio
  7. Oboe Concerto: Allegro non tasto - Largo - Allegro non molto - VIVALDI, Antonio
  8. Concerto In D Minor: (Largo e spiccato) Cologne Concerto - VIVALDI, Antonio
  9. The 4 Seasons: Concerto No. 4 In F Minor: Winter - VIVALDI, Antonio

Tracks:

  1. Scherzo No 1 In B Minor, Op. 20 - Frederic Chopin_
  2. Three Nocturnes, Op. 9: No 3 In B Major - Frederic Chopin_
  3. Twelve Etudes, Op. 10: No 5 In G Flat Major - Frederic Chopin_
  4. Twelve Etudes, Op. 25: No 10 In B Minor - Frederic Chopin_
  5. 24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 13 In F Sharp Major - Frederic Chopin_
  6. 24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 14 In E Flat Minor - Frederic Chopin_
  7. 24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 15 In D Flat Major 'Raindrops' - Frederic Chopin_
  8. 24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 16 In B Flat Minor - Frederic Chopin_
  9. 24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 17 In A Flat Major - Frederic Chopin_
  10. 24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 18 In F Minor - Frederic Chopin_
  11. Scherzo No. 2 In B Flat Minor, Op. 31 - Frederic Chopin_
  12. Waltz In E Flat Major, Op. 18 - Frederic Chopin_
  13. Nocturne In C Sharp Minor, Op. Posth. - Frederic Chopin_
  14. Four Mazurkas, Op. 24: No. 3 In A Flat Major - Frederic Chopin_
  15. Four Mazurkas, Op. 24: No. 4 In B Flat Minor - Frederic Chopin_

Tracks:

  1. Ave Maria - Franz Schubert
  2. Impromptu In E Flat Major - Franz Schubert
  3. Standchen - Franz Schubert
  4. Trout Quintet: Tema con variazioni - Franz Schubert
  5. 'Rosamunde': Entr'acte No. 1 - Franz Schubert
  6. Moment Musical In A Flat Major - Franz Schubert
  7. 'Rosamunde': Entr'acte No. 2 - Franz Schubert
  8. Moment Musical No. 3 In F Minor - Franz Schubert
  9. 'Rosamunde': Ballet Music No.2 - Franz Schubert
  10. Symphony No. 8 In B Minor 'Unfinished': Allegro moderato - Franz Schubert

Tracks:

  1. Nabucco: Overture - Verdi, Giuseppe
  2. Nabucco: Va pensiero, sull'ali dorate - Verdi, Giuseppe
  3. Aida: Prelude - Verdi, Giuseppe
  4. II Trovatore: Verdi! le fosche notturne (Gypsies' Chorus) - Verdi, Giuseppe
  5. II Trovatore: Or co' daddi, ma fra poco (Soldiers' Chorus) - Verdi, Giuseppe
  6. Aroldo: Overture - Verdi, Giuseppe
  7. La Traviata: Prelude - Verdi, Giuseppe
  8. La Traviata: Noi siamo zingarelle - Verdi, Giuseppe
  9. La Traviata:: Libiamo ne' lieti calici - Verdi, Giuseppe
  10. La Traviata: Di Madride noi siam mattadori - Verdi, Giuseppe
  11. La forza del destino: Overture - Verdi, Giuseppe

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars masters of classical music.......2007-03-26

A nice collection for the classical listener. Great variety of composers and the music quality of the cds are very good.

5 out of 5 stars A good basic collection.......2006-11-10

With selections from numerous composers, it is an easy way to familiarize oneself with some of the most popular classical works and excerpts. A pleasant listen for the initiated too.

5 out of 5 stars An excellent introduction to classical music.......2006-10-18

This is an excellent introduction to classical music. Well performed and presented.

5 out of 5 stars Very Beautiful!!!!!1.......2006-10-05

If you are a fan of classical music then you better get this set. Not only is it very cheap, 10 Discs for about 2$ per disk. Now where are you gonna find a deal like this. I actually found mine chaper, $20.00 even and the music is outstanding. If you had a very bad day and very stressed out, just put in one of these cds, lay down, dim down the lights and just relax. It really helped me out.

5 out of 5 stars Still Stuck on Beethoven.......2006-08-22

I just recently started listening to classical music so I'm certainly not one to compare or critique the quality of this set. However, I do have a few comments...

My interest started in this genre of music because I'm researching my ancestry in Prussia and this is the music of those times. Never mind my ancestors were poor peasants who probably never got the chance to hear such wonderful music... when listening to these CDs, I'm taken back in time... to a royal court in Europe... to another place in time. The music is inspiring, relaxing, invigorating.

I have yet to listen to all the CD's in the set. I'm stuck on Beethoven! Wasn't he AWESOME!?!

I think this set is a wonderful introduction to classical music!!!!!




Gabriela Montero plays Chopin, Falla, Ginestera, etc. [Includes Bonus CD]
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  • Absolutely Magnificent!
  • Improvisations Unbelievable!
  • A beautiful breath of fresh air!
Gabriela Montero plays Chopin, Falla, Ginestera, etc. [Includes Bonus CD]

Manufacturer: EMI Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0009VK0LO
Release Date: 2005-09-13

Tracks:

  1. Moment Musical In E Mino Op. 12 No. 4
  2. Prelude In G Op.32 No.5
  3. Etude-Tableau In D Op.39 No.9
  4. Prelude in D Flat Op.17 No.3
  5. Prelude In E Flat Minor Op.16 No.4
  6. Prelude In G Op.13 No.3
  7. Etude in C Sharp Minor Op.42 No.5
  8. La Vida Breve: First Spanish Dance - Manuel De Falla
  9. Goyescas: Quejas O La Maya Y El Ruisenor
  10. Danza Del Viejo Boyero
  11. Danza De La Moza Donosa
  12. Danza Del Gaucho Matrero
  13. Nocturne In D Flat Op.27 No.2
  14. Fantaisie-Impromptu In C Sharp Minor Op.66
  15. Mephisto Waltz No.1

Tracks:

  1. On Rachmaniov: Vocalise
  2. On The Theme From Bach 'Goldberg Variations'
  3. On Chopin: Nocturne In D Flat
  4. On Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No.2
  5. Inspired By Scriabin
  6. On Duermete Mi Nino
  7. In The Style Of Tango
  8. On Granados: 'Quejas O La Maya El Ruisenor'
  9. In The Style Of Bach
  10. On Chopin: Prelude In A
  11. 'Improvisation in Blue (Gabriela Montero)'
  12. 'Song for Natalia and Isabella (Gabriela Montero)'

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Gabriela Montero CDs.......2007-06-12

Excellent service -- speedy, just as described, well-packaged. I'd definitely buy from this seller again.

5 out of 5 stars Non-professional Review.......2007-03-27

Okay, I listen almost exclusively to classical music, but I do so simply for the pleasure and nothing more. I cannot tell you about Gabriela Montero's technique, and, when she improvises, I have no ability to judge the music's intrinsic value, authenticity, or whatever. I can only tell you this: while I own many dozens of albums, running the full spectrum of the classical genre, I value none of them above Montero's Bach and Beyond and her Piano Recital. Pure listening joy!

5 out of 5 stars Absolutely Magnificent!.......2007-03-09

I first saw Gabriela Montero on 60 Minutes a few months ago and was taken by her playing ability as well as her ability to improvise on the classics. Ms. Montero's fingers fly over the keyboard, playing Rachmaninoff more dramatically and key-perfect than I've heard in a long time. I decided to purchase this CD and have not been disappointed.

5 out of 5 stars Improvisations Unbelievable!.......2007-01-26

Gabriela Montero is a tremendous talent, both in standard classical repertoire, and improvisation. I have know her since she was a young girl, and she was by far the best pianist around, even then. She is an undersung pianist of our age, and should rise to the top very soon!

5 out of 5 stars A beautiful breath of fresh air!.......2007-01-20

What a sheer delight hearing her play. I've never heard anyone quite like her. A phenomenally gifted player, and it's a rare treat to hear someone who defies pigeonholing. I had heard her on the radio, and knew I was onto something when her improvisation on a very simple theme gave me the chills. I love both CD's in this collection.

It's interesting hearing the negative response coming from some classical musicians and fans. At times it can seem to roughly follow the stages of grief as proposed by Kubler-Ross. I'm a professional guitarist, and it's funny because it's almost identical to how guitarists react to hearing another guitarist, but with an big class-conscious overlay (all very civilized, of course). Think of the "guitarist screwing in a lightbulb" joke. To paraphrase and extrapolate on what someone might say upon hearing her improvisation:

1. Shock: Wow, he's good. Oh, and it's a woman!? And you say it's improvisation??

2. Denial: That can't possibly be improvisation. Classical musicians don't engage in that untidy process. What she's playing must be written out, and I can tell! Don't ask, I just know it.

3. Anger: This stuff is no good. Only permanent music is of value through the ages, and that's why classical music (and only the European kind) is better than any other music. Besides, I can't improvise, so I reject it - and only THOSE people engage in improvisation.

4. Depression: She can play all the classical music, and seemingly can improvise, or at least pass her stuff off as such. Not only that, she's getting attention and money, and we're not. Why is the world unfair?

5. Acceptance: (sort of) Well, I guess she's selling CD's, and is becoming successful. She is, I hate to admit it, a great player. Even if she is a faker. Of course, they're begging my Muffy to become artist-in-residence in Spoleto....

The other reviewer has a point when he says that she may be viewed as a curiosity. Because she's crossing genres, people may not know what to make of it, and this often causes reflexive hostility. As an improvisor, I would agree that it's hard to say that something is 100% improvised - players tend to have pet phrases and favorite general ideas they return to. But to me, Gabriela's playing is at the highest level of skill, beauty, and feeling, whether improvising or playing written pieces.
Chopin: The Piano Works
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Chopin: The Piano Works

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ASIN: B0000041KB
Release Date: 1997-06-24

Tracks:

  1. 24 Preludes, Op.28: I - C Major
  2. 24 Preludes, Op.28: II - A Minor
  3. 24 Preludes, Op.28: III - G Major
  4. 24 Preludes, Op.28: IV - E Minor
  5. 24 Preludes, Op.28: V - D Major
  6. 24 Preludes, Op.28: VI - B Minor
  7. 24 Preludes, Op.28: VII - A Major
  8. 24 Preludes, Op.28: VIII - F Sharp Minor
  9. 24 Preludes, Op.28: IX - E Major
  10. 24 Preludes, Op.28: X - C Sharp Minor
  11. 24 Preludes, Op.28: XI - B Major
  12. 24 Preludes, Op.28: XII - G Sharp Minor
  13. 24 Preludes, Op.28: XIII - F Sharp Major
  14. 24 Preludes, Op.28: XIV - E Flat Minor
  15. 24 Preludes, Op.28: XV - D Flat Major 'Raindrop'
  16. 24 Preludes, Op.28: XVI - B Flat Minor
  17. 24 Preludes, Op.28: XVII - A Flat Major
  18. 24 Preludes, Op.28: XVIII - F Minor
  19. 24 Preludes, Op.28: XIX - E Flat Major
  20. 24 Preludes, Op.28: XX - C Minor
  21. 24 Preludes, Op.28: XXI - B Flat Major
  22. 24 Preludes, Op.28: XXII - G Minor
  23. 24 Preludes, Op.28: XXIII - F Major
  24. 24 Preludes, Op.28: XXIV - D Minor
  25. Prelude In C Sharp Minor, Op.45
  26. Prelude In A Flat Major
  27. Impromptu In A Flat Major, Op.29
  28. Impromptu In F Sharp Major, Op.36
  29. Impromptu In G Flat Major, Op.51
  30. Fantaisie-Impromptu In C Sharp Minor, Op.66

Tracks:

  1. Ballade No.1 In G Minor, Op.23
  2. Ballade No.2 In F Major, Op.38
  3. Ballade No.3 In A Flat Major, Op.47
  4. Ballade No.4 In F Minor, Op.52
  5. Scherzo No.1 In B Minor, Op.20
  6. Scherzo No.2 In B Flat Minor, Op.31
  7. Scherzo No.3 In C Sharp Minor, Op.39
  8. Scherzo No.4 In E Minor, Op.54

Tracks:

  1. 3 Nocturnes, Op.9: I - B Flat Minor
  2. 3 Nocturnes, Op.9: II - E Flat Major
  3. 3 Nocturnes, Op.9: III - B Major
  4. 3 Nocturnes, Op.15: I - F Major
  5. 3 Nocturnes, Op.15: II - F Sharp Major
  6. 3 Nocturnes, Op.15: III - G Minor
  7. 2 Nocturnes, Op.27: I - C Sharp Minor
  8. 2 Nocturnes, Op.27: II - D Flat Major
  9. 2 Nocturnes, Op.32: I - B Major
  10. 2 Nocturnes, Op.32: II - A Flat Major
  11. 2 Nocturnes, Op.37: I - G Minor
  12. 2 Nocturnes, Op.37: II - G Major

Tracks:

  1. 2 Nocturnes, Op.48: I - C Minor
  2. 2 Nocturnes, Op.48: II - F Sharp Minor
  3. 2 Nocturnes, Op.55: I - F Minor
  4. 2 Nocturnes, Op.55: II - E Flat Major
  5. 2 Nocturnes, Op.62: I - B Major
  6. 2 Nocturnes, Op.62: II - E Major
  7. Nocturne In E Minor, Op.72 No.1
  8. Nocutrne In C Sharp Minor
  9. Nocturne In C Minor

Tracks:

  1. 12 Etudes, Op.10: I - C Major
  2. 12 Etudes, Op.10: II - A Minor
  3. 12 Etudes, Op.10: III - E Major
  4. 12 Etudes, Op.10: IV - C Sharp Minor
  5. 12 Etudes, Op.10: V - G Flat Major 'Black Key'
  6. 12 Etudes, Op.10: VI - E Flat Minor
  7. 12 Etudes, Op.10: VII - C Major
  8. 12 Etudes, Op.10: VIII - F Major
  9. 12 Etudes, Op.10: IX - F Minor
  10. 12 Etudes, Op.10: X - A Flat Major
  11. 12 Etudes, Op.10: XI - E Flat Major
  12. 12 Etudes, Op.10: XII - C Minor 'Revolutionary'
  13. 12 Etudes, Op.25: I - A Flat Major
  14. 12 Etudes, Op.25: II - F Minor
  15. 12 Etudes, Op.25: III - F Major
  16. 12 Etudes, Op.25: IV - A Minor
  17. 12 Etudes, Op.25: V - E Minor
  18. 12 Etudes, Op.25: VI - G Sharp Minor
  19. 12 Etudes, Op.25: VII - C Sharp Minor
  20. 12 Etudes, Op.25: VIII - D Flat Major
  21. 12 Etudes, Op.25: IX - G Flat Major
  22. 12 Etudes, Op.25: X - B Minor
  23. 12 Etudes, Op.25: XI - A Minor 'Winter Wind'
  24. 12 Etudes, Op.25: XII - C Minor

Tracks:

  1. 2 Polonaises, Op.26: I - C Sharp Minor
  2. 2 Polonaises, Op.26: II - E Flat Minor
  3. 2 Polonaises, Op.40: I - A Major
  4. 2 Polonaises, Op.40: II - C Minor
  5. Polonaise In F Sharp Minor, Op.44
  6. Polonaise In A Flat Major, Op.53
  7. Polonaise-fantaisie In A Flat Major, Op.61

Tracks:

  1. 3 Polonaises, Op.71: I - D Minor
  2. 3 Polonaises, Op.71: II - B Flat Major
  3. 3 Polonaises, Op.71: III - F Minor
  4. Polonaise In B Flat Minor
  5. Polonaise In G Flat Major
  6. Polonaise In G Minor
  7. Polonaise In B Flat Major
  8. Polonaise In A Flat Major
  9. Polonaise In G Sharp Minor

Tracks:

  1. Waltz In E Flat Major, Op.18
  2. 3 Waltzes, Op.34: I - A Flat Major
  3. 3 Waltzes, Op.34: II - A Minor
  4. 3 Waltzes, Op.34: III - F Major
  5. Waltz In A Flat Major, Op.42
  6. 3 Waltzes, Op.64: I - D Flat Major
  7. 3 Waltzes, Op.64: II - C Sharp Minor
  8. 3 Waltzes, Op.64: III - A Flat Major
  9. 2 Waltzes, Op.69: I - A Flat Major
  10. 2 Waltzes, Op.69: II - B Minor
  11. 3 Waltzes, Op.70: I - G Flat Major
  12. 3 Waltzes, Op.70: II - F Minor
  13. 3 Waltzes, Op.70: III - D Flat Major
  14. Waltz In E Minor (1830)
  15. Waltz In E Major (1829)
  16. Waltz In A Minor (?1843)
  17. Waltz In A Flat Major (1827)
  18. Waltz In E Flat Major ('Sostenuto', 1840)
  19. Waltz In E Flat Major (1829 - 1830)

Tracks:

  1. 4 Mazurkas, Op.6: I - F Sharp Minor
  2. 4 Mazurkas, Op.6: II - C Sharp Minor
  3. 4 Mazurkas, Op.6: III - E Major
  4. 4 Mazurkas, Op.6: IV - E Flat Minor
  5. 5 Mazurkas, Op.7: I - B Flat Major
  6. 5 Mazurkas, Op.7: II - A Minor
  7. 5 Mazurkas, Op.7: III - F Minor
  8. 5 Mazurkas, Op.7: IV - A Flat Major
  9. 5 Mazurkas, Op.7: V - C Major
  10. 4 Mazurkas, Op.17: I - B Flat Major
  11. 4 Mazurkas, Op.17: II - E Minor
  12. 4 Mazurkas, Op.17: III - A Flat Major
  13. 4 Mazurkas, Op.17: IV - A Minor
  14. 4 Mazurkas, Op.24: I - G Minor
  15. 4 Mazurkas, Op.24: II - C Major
  16. 4 Mazurkas, Op.24: III - A Flat Major
  17. 4 Mazurkas, Op.24: IV - B Flat Minor
  18. 4 Mazurkas, Op.30: I - C Minor
  19. 4 Mazurkas, Op.30: II - B Minor
  20. 4 Mazurkas, Op.30: III - D Flat Major
  21. 4 Mazurkas, Op.30: IV - C Sharp Minor
  22. 4 Mazurkas, Op.33: I - G Sharp Minor
  23. 4 Mazurkas, Op.33: II - D Major
  24. 4 Mazurkas, Op.33: III - C Major
  25. 4 Mazurkas, Op.33: IV - B Minor
  26. 4 Mazurkas, Op.41: I - C Sharp Minor
  27. 4 Mazurkas, Op.41: II - E Minor
  28. 4 Mazurkas, Op.41: III - B Major
  29. 4 Mazurkas, Op.41: IV - A Flat Major

Tracks:

  1. 3 Mazurkas, Op.50: I - G Major
  2. 3 Mazurkas, Op.50: II - A Flat Major
  3. 3 Mazurkas, Op.50: III - C Sharp Minor
  4. 3 Mazurkas, Op.56: I - B Major
  5. 3 Mazurkas, Op.56: II - C Major
  6. 3 Mazurkas, Op.56: III - C Minor
  7. 3 Mazurkas, Op.59: I - A Minor
  8. 3 Mazurkas, Op.59: II - A Flat Major
  9. 3 Mazurkas, Op.59: III - F Sharp Minor
  10. 3 Mazurkas, Op.63: I - B Major
  11. 3 Mazurkas, Op.63: II - F Minor
  12. 3 Mazurkas, Op.63: III - C Sharp Minor
  13. 4 Mazurkas, Op.67: I - G Major
  14. 4 Mazurkas, Op.67: II - G Minor
  15. 4 Mazurkas, Op.67: III - C Major
  16. 4 Mazurkas, Op.67: IV - A Minor
  17. 4 Mazurkas, Op.68: I - C Major
  18. 4 Mazurkas, Op.68: II - A Minor
  19. 4 Mazurkas, Op.68: III - F Major
  20. 4 Mazurkas, Op.68: IV - F Minor
  21. Mazurka In A Minor ('a Emile Gaillard', 1840)
  22. Mazurka In A Minor ('Notre temps', 1840)
  23. Mazurka In B Flat Major (1826)
  24. Mazurka In G Major (1826)
  25. Mazurka In A Flat Major (1834)
  26. Mazurka In C Major (1833)
  27. Mazurka In B Flat Major (For Alexandra Wolowska, 1832)
  28. Mazurka In D Major (1832)
  29. Mazurka In D Major (?1820)
  30. Mazurka In F Minor, Op.68 No. 4 - Vladimir Ashkenazy

Tracks:

  1. Piano Sonata No.2 In B Flat Minor, Op.35: I - Grave - Doppio movimento
  2. Piano Sonata No.2 In B Flat Minor, Op.35: II - Scherzo
  3. Piano Sonata No.2 In B Flat Minor, Op.35: III - Marche funebre
  4. Piano Sonata No.2 In B Flat Minor, Op.35: IV - Finale: Presto
  5. Piano Sonata No.3 In B Minor, Op.58: I - Allegro maestoso
  6. Piano Sonata No.3 In B Minor, Op.58: II - Scherzo: Molto vivace
  7. Piano Sonata No.3 In B Minor, Op.58: III - Largo
  8. Piano Sonata No.3 In B Minor, Op.58: IV - Finale: Presto, non tanto
  9. Fantaisie In F Minor, Op. 49

Tracks:

  1. Piano Sonata No.1 In C Minor, Op.4: I - Allegro maestoso
  2. Piano Sonata No.1 In C Minor, Op.4: II - Minuetto - Trio
  3. Piano Sonata No.1 In C Minor, Op.4: III - Larghetto
  4. Piano Sonata No.1 In C Minor, Op.4: IV - Finale: Presto
  5. Variations sur un air national allemand - E Major (1826)
  6. Rondo In C Minor, Op.1
  7. 3 Ecossaises, Op.72 No.3: I - D Major; II - G Major; III - D Flat Major
  8. Rondo 'a la Mazur' In F Major, Op.5
  9. Marche funebre In C Minor, Op.72 No.2
  10. Contredanse In G Flat Major (?1827) - Vladimir Ashkenazy
  11. Rondo In C Major, Op.73 - Vladimir Ashkenazy
  12. Variations In D Major For Piano Duet (1826) - Vladimir Ashkenazy

Tracks:

  1. Variations In A Major ('Souvenir de Paganini', 1829)
  2. Variations brillantes In B Flat Major, Op.12
  3. Rondo In E Flat Major, Op.16
  4. Bolero In A Minor, Op.19
  5. Cantabile In B Flat Major
  6. Variation In E Major
  7. Largo In E Flat Major
  8. Allegro de concert In A Major, Op.46
  9. 3 Nouvelles Etudes (1837): I - F Minor
  10. 3 Nouvelles Etudes (1837): II - A Flat Major
  11. 3 Nouvelles Etudes (1837): III - D Flat Major
  12. Tarentelle In A Flat Major, Op.43
  13. Fugue In A Minor (1841 - 42)
  14. Albumblatt in E Major (1843)
  15. Op.74 No.2: Wiosna - Spring
  16. 2 Bourrees (1846): I - G Minor; II - A Major
  17. Galop Marquis
  18. Berceuse In D Flat Major, Op.57
  19. Barcarolle In F Sharp Major, Op.60

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars My experience of this CD.......2007-04-04

My hats off to this CD collection! It was worth it!!! Chopin is a true genius for the piano, on this collection.

5 out of 5 stars Beautiful!.......2006-08-18

This is a beautifully played collection of Chopin's work. It was a birthday gift,
and I listen to bits of it every day. I have yet to find a favorite
CD, as each is so lovely. It is well worth the price.

5 out of 5 stars Well worth the money. Wonderful! Wonderful!.......2006-06-10

I am not a classical music expert but I am an expert when it comes to a great product. I have listened to the works of rubenstein and Horowitz, but nothing is comparable to this great collection of polands favorite son. The nocturnes are dreamy and romantic. The other pieces though not as mesmerizing have plenty of depth and feeling. This is a collection that you will listen to over and over again. Although this music is great anytime, it's especially meaningful during a light rainfall. Go ahead and make this investment. It's only $100.00. For the next 100 days save a dollar and you will have it paid for. I promise you won't be sorry. Excellent! Excellent!

5 out of 5 stars Best investment to make.......2006-05-21

In my opinion, this is the apex of classical music. You will not find a better CD for Chopin or any piano recordings. There may be plenty of comparable CDs, but nothing can claim to surpass this.

Although some pieces are not as good as those by other artists, Ashkenazy's interpretations of Chopin are the best I've ever heard. Add in his amazing technical performance and you've got some sublime music.

Listening to these pieces have immensely helped my own Chopin reportoire. I don't play to mimic Ashkenazy, but I use his insights and apply my own style over that and end up with something exponentially better than what I could produce on my own.

The price is something you have to seriously consider. A hundred bucks. Yeah, that's a lot of money, but that's 48 cents per song. And you'll listen to these songs dozens of times, at least, I guarantee. Plus it's a great deal... if you were to get all the Ashkenazy-Chopin CDs available on Amazon, overlapping pieces as little as possible, you'd pay $30 more and still not have everything.

This is an investment for life and will definitely remain one of my favorite CD sets for decades. Decades. A hundred bucks for decades of amazing music. This stuff is larger than today, larger than life.. music this good is something you can't afford to pass up because of temporary financial difficulties.

5 out of 5 stars A great pianist interpreting the most inspired composer ever !.......2005-09-15

Lets imagine that Chopin himself has recorded his own compositions in a perfectly clear CD. I am sure that some classical music reviewers would say "This is not the way Chopin is meant to be played". These classical music "pundits" are very intolerant.

Interpretation and emotion feeling is also a matter of taste, so that the only one who can give a final answer is Franois (Frederic).

Ashkenazy is gifted with a phenomenal technique, a great pianist. So that this collection is for sure 5 stars. Enjoy it.

Ah, if you like to see piano technique in action, listen to Georgy Cziffra's interpretation of Etude op. 10 no. 4. (Search the album in my reviews.)
Chopin: Préludes & Nocturnes
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Chopin: Préludes & Nocturnes

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ASIN: B0007RO55W
Release Date: 2005-05-24

Tracks:

  1. No.1 In C Major (Agitato)
  2. No.2 In A Minor (Lento)
  3. No.3 In G Major (Vivace)
  4. No.4 In E Minor (Largo)
  5. No.5 In D Major (Allegro Molto)
  6. No.6 In B Minor (Lento Assai)
  7. No.7 In A Major (Andantino)
  8. No.8 In F Sharp Minor (Molto Agitato)
  9. No.9 In E Major (Largo
  10. No.10 In C Sharp Minor (Allegro Molto)
  11. No.11 In B Major (Vivace)
  12. No.12 In G Sharp Minor (Presto)
  13. No.13 In F Sharp (Lento)
  14. No.14 In E Flat Minor (Allegro)
  15. No.15 In D Flat Major (Sostenuto)
  16. No.16 In B Flat Minor (Presto Con Fuoco)
  17. No.17 In A Flat Major (Allegretto)
  18. No.18 In F Minor (Allegro Molto)
  19. No.19 In E Flat Major (Vivace)
  20. No.20 In C Minor (Largo)
  21. No.21 In B Flat Major (Cantabile)
  22. No.22 In G Minor (Molto Agitato)
  23. No.23 In F Major (Moderato)
  24. No.24 In D Minor (Allegro Appassionato)
  25. Prelude In C Sharp Minor Op.45
  26. Prelude In A Flat Major Op. Posth.
  27. Nocturne No.1 In B Flat Minor Op.9 No.1
  28. Nocturne No.2 In E Flat Major Op.9 No.2
  29. Nocturne No.3 In B Major Op.9 No.3
  30. Nocturne No.4 In F Major Op.15 No.1
  31. Nocturne No.5 In F Sharp Major Op.15 No.2
  32. Nocturne No.6 In G Minor Op.15 No.3
  33. Nocturne No.7 In C Sharp Minor Op.27 No.1

Tracks:

  1. Nocturne No.8 In D Flat Major Op.27 No.2
  2. Nocturne No.9 In B Major Op.32 No.1
  3. Nocturne No.10 In A Flat Major Op.32 No.2
  4. Nocturne No.11 In G Minor Op.37 No.1
  5. Nocturne No.12 In G Major Op.37 No.2
  6. Nocturne No.13 In C Minor Op.48 No.1
  7. Nocturne No.14 In F Sharp Minor Op.48 No.1
  8. Nocturne No.15 In F Minor Op.55 No.1
  9. Nocturne No.16 In E Flat Major Op.55 No.2
  10. Nocturne No.17 In B Major Op.62 No.1
  11. Nocturne No.18 In E Major Op.62 No.2
  12. Nocturne No.19 In E Minor Op.72 No.1
  13. Nocturne In C Sharp Minor Op. Posth.
  14. Nocturne In C Minor Op. Posth.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Wonderful.......2006-05-03

Ohlsson is so technically gifted. Yet, he keeps himself under control with his really beautiful rendition of these most gentle of Chopin's work. He doesn't fool around with tempos either, as so many other pianists (Pollini et. al.) tend to do with Chopin to bring out the emotion. Ohlsson realizes that the work of Chopin is inherently emotional enough as it is, and needs no help. He just plays in a straighforward workman-like manner. As they say: "Play Mozart like Chopin, and Chopin like Mozart". That's what he does, and the effect is mesmerizing.

Having said that he plays in a straightforward manner ... what's with that little flourish in the 15th Prelude? I don't know that it's written that way, but it sounds good nevertheless.

A great record -- beautiful performances of dreamy compositions. You can't go wrong with this one.
Meditation: Classical Relaxation (Box Set)
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Meditation: Classical Relaxation (Box Set)

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  1. Masters of Classical Music (Box Set)
  2. Classics for Relaxation and Meditation
  3. Chopin For Relaxation
  4. Beethoven for Relaxation
  5. Vivaldi for Relaxation

ASIN: B000001VUT
Release Date: 1991-10-11

Tracks:

  1. Canon
  2. Andante From Piano Concerto No. 21: Elvira Madigan
  3. Coppelia: Notturno
  4. String Quintet In C: Adagio - Schubert
  5. Orchestral Suite No. 3: Air - Bach
  6. Clarinet Concerto: Adagio
  7. Symphony No. 8 'Unfinished': Andante con moto - Schubert
  8. Concerto, Op. 9 No. 2: Adagio
  9. Orpheus And Eurydice: Dance Of The Blessed Spirits

Tracks:

  1. Thais: Meditation
  2. Romance In G, Op. 26
  3. The Last Spring
  4. Minuet
  5. Serenade, Op. 3 No. 5
  6. Poeme, Op. 41 No.6
  7. Elegiac Melody No. 1
  8. Serenade For String Orchestra: Elegia
  9. I Love You
  10. La Gioconda: Dance Of The Hours

Tracks:

  1. Adagio
  2. Romance In F Minor, Op. 11
  3. Peer Gynt: Solveig's Song
  4. Romance For Violin No. 2 In F, Op. 50
  5. Rosamunde: Ballet Music In G
  6. Symphony No. 5: Adagietto

Tracks:

  1. Peer Gynt: Morning
  2. Standchen (Serenade)
  3. Mozartiana Suite: Preghiera (Ave Verum)
  4. Moonlight Sonata: Adagio sostenuto
  5. Piano Concerto No. 23 in A: 2nd Movement
  6. Rosamunde: Intermezzo
  7. Violin Concerto In E Minor: 2nd Movement
  8. Serenade For String Orchestra: 1st Movement
  9. L'Arlesienne, Suite No. 2: Intermezzo
  10. Concierto De Aranjuea: 2nd Movement
  11. Trout Quintet: Theme And Variations

Tracks:

  1. The Tales Of Hoffmann: Barcarolle
  2. Valse Triste
  3. Liebestraum No. 3 In A Flat
  4. Minuet
  5. Oboe Concerto In D Minor: Oboe Concerto In D Minor (Excerpt)
  6. Piano Sonata No. 8: Pathetique: 2nd Movement
  7. Cavalleria Rusticana: Intermezzo sinfonico
  8. Christmas Oratorio: Sinfonia
  9. Ave Maria
  10. Horn Concerto No.3: 2nd Movement
  11. Symphony No. 1: 3rd Movement
  12. Traumerei
  13. Peer Gynt: Ase's Death
  14. Xerves: Largo
  15. Symphony No. 9: From The New World: 2nd Movement

Tracks:

  1. Swan Lake
  2. Eine kleine Nachtmusik: Romance
  3. Nocturne In B Major, Op. 9 No. 3
  4. Madama Butterfly: Humming Chorus
  5. A Midsummer Night's Dream: Notturno
  6. Symphony No. 35: Haffner: Andante
  7. Carmen Suite No. 1: Intermezzo
  8. Piano Sonata In B-Flat Major, D.960: Andante sostenuto
  9. Sinfonia Concertante In E Flat Major: Andante
  10. Piano Concerto No. 2: Larghetto

Tracks:

  1. Impromptu In G Flat Major
  2. Evening Song
  3. Serenade No. 1: Adagio non troppo
  4. The Merry Peasant
  5. Flute Quartet In G Major
  6. Symphony No. 7: Allegretto
  7. Cradle Song
  8. Quartet in G Major: Theme And Variations
  9. Barcarolle: The Seasons: June
  10. Symphony No.36 'Linz': Poco adagio

Tracks:

  1. Prelude In C Minor - Meditation
  2. Piano Concerto In A Minor: Adagio - Meditation
  3. Flute Concerto No. 2: Adagio non troppo - Meditation
  4. Andante - Meditation
  5. Impromptu In B Flat Major - Meditation
  6. Clair de lune - Meditation
  7. Divertimento In D, K.251: Andantino - Meditation
  8. Caro mio ben - Meditation
  9. Piano Concerto No. 9: Jeunehomme: Andante - Meditation
  10. Theme And Variations - Meditation

Tracks:

  1. The Sleeping Beauty: Panorama
  2. Waltz, Op.39 No.15
  3. Flute Concerto In G Minor: Andante
  4. Impromptu In A Flat
  5. Violin Concerto No. 5: Adagio
  6. Symphony No. 3: Allegretto
  7. Brandenburg Concerto No. 2: Andante
  8. Piano Sonata No. 3: Largo
  9. Suite No. 1: Intermezzo
  10. Piano Concerto No. 3: Largo

Tracks:

  1. La Traviata: Act 1: Prelude
  2. Kinderscenen: Foreign Countries And People
  3. Chanson triste
  4. Symphony No. 5: Andante
  5. La Campanella
  6. Flute Concerto in B Flat: Adagio
  7. Piano Sonata No. 2: Funeral March
  8. Symphony No. 94: Surprise: Andante
  9. Concerto for Flute and Harp: Andantino
  10. Symphony No. 6: Pathetique: Adagio lamentoso

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Relaxing music at its finest!.......2005-10-14

This is a GREAT 10-CD set!The performances are top-notch, the music is varied, and the feelings engendered are wondrously beautiful.

5 out of 5 stars Get it for $9.99 at Sam's Club!.......2005-06-22

Very nice set of CD's, very beatiful and relaxing, but don't pay $27, get it for $9 at Sam's Club. I know this will be censored but come on, how can you guys charge those saps that much! Amazon should try to find the best price for its customers, even if it sends them to different vendors. Censoring this message is a crime, DON'T DO IT. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

5 out of 5 stars Beautiful, moving music! You'll recognize many of the pieces.......2004-02-24

John Cheng's review, below, said it's "an undeniable bargain," and I whole heartedly agree! I especially LOVE Volume 5. I have a Typing/Resume business, and I listen to Volume 5 ALL the time on my computer while I'm doing my work. It inspires me to be creative and calms me down when I'm stressed.

I would say I've _easily_ listened to Volume 5 at least 100 times, and I'm still not tired of it. That's amazing for me, because I'm also a musician (singer/pianist) and I get bored easily. I actually found the Volume 5 CD at a Thrift store, and loved it so much that I bought the whole set recently. So I've only listened to a few of the other CD's in this set, so far, and they're also great.

This is NOT boring music. My clients and family have heard it also, and they've also mentioned how soothing and wonderful these pieces are. Most of you will probably recognize a lot of these songs! You'll be saying, "OH! I remember THIS one! I haven't heard this for YEARS!!!"

It's well worth the money for 10 very full CD's!!! Try it! You won't be disappointed!

Happy listening!
Betty, Owner of Betty's Desk Typing Service and Quality Resumes

5 out of 5 stars Meditative, But Not Boring.......2002-06-21

Here's the deal: If you check out the individual CDs of this collection, you'll pay way too much. That said, compare this price, and realize it is a steal at twice the price.

The list of selections is immense. 101 selections. Most of it you've heard before, but that's OK. Despite the various cute names -- quite creative -- "Vol. 9"!... you can load your CD player and enjoy them without feeling a transition of style.

It's true these aren't meditative in the sense of a Gregorian chant. Anyone familiar with classical music will recognize the composers and various movements to know this. What is true is that you can sit down and write Amazon reviews with it in the background quite comfortably. No weird interpretations, just the music as you know it.

It is also meditative in the sense of popping on it your portable player as you go for a Sunday afternoon walk. The music has just the right pacing: no quite aerobics class, but not ready for the office elevator either.

The box and jewel cases are not that flimsy kind of thing often associated with box sets. It sounds silly to review the jewel cases, but I'm frustrated with the ones I've received lately that have no meat to them. This'll do the job.

I fully recommend "Meditation: Classical Relaxation, 10 Volume Set [BOX SET].

Anthony Trendl
editor, HungarianBookstore.com

4 out of 5 stars A Bargain and Beautiful.......2002-02-28

This is a wonderful collection of some of my most favorite classical selections. Most I already own, but still like having these all together. I could only wish that the recording level was the same for all selections. Yes, some are written to be softer, but I found it often necessary to turn the volume up or down for different selections. But aside from this minor preference, the quality, the choices, and the price are all super.
Chopin: The Complete Nocturnes
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • The Best Digital Recording of Chopin's Nocturnes
  • Nocturnes with Barenboim...
  • Very nice
  • This is the standard for the Nocturnes
  • Life Inspiring
Chopin: The Complete Nocturnes

Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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  2. Chopin: Waltzes
  3. Mozart:The Complete Piano Sonatas and Variations
  4. Beethoven: Piano Sonatas
  5. Chopin Polonaises

ASIN: B000007ODX
Release Date: 1998-06-09

Tracks:

  1. Nocturnes In B Flat Minor, Op. 9 No. 1: Larghetto
  2. Nocturnes In E Flat Major, Op. 9 No. 2: Andante
  3. Nocturnes In B Major, Op. 9 No. 3: Allegretto
  4. Nocturnes In F Major, Op. 15 No. 1: Andante Cantabile
  5. Nocturnes In F Sharp Major, Op. 15 No. 2: Larghetto
  6. Nocturnes In G Minor, Op. 15 No. 3: Lento
  7. Nocturnes In C Sharp Minor, Op. 27 No. 1: Larghetto
  8. Nocturnes In D Flat Major, Op.27 No.2: Lento Sostenuto
  9. Nocturnes In B Major, Op.32 No. 1: Andante Sostenuto
  10. Nocturnes In A Flat Major, Op. 32 No. 2: Lento
  11. Nocturnes In G Minor, Op. 37 No.1: Andante Sostenuto

Tracks:

  1. In G Major, Op. 37 No. 2: Andantino
  2. In C Minor, Op. 48 No. 1: Lento
  3. In F-Sharp Minor, Op. 48 No. 2: Andantino
  4. In F Minor, Op. 55 No. 1: Andante
  5. In E-Flat Major, Op. 55 No. 2: Lento sostenuto
  6. In B Major, Op. 62 No. 1: Andante
  7. In E Major, Op. 62 No. 2: Lento
  8. In E Minor, Op. Post. 72 No. 1: Andante
  9. In C-Sharp Minor, Op. Post.: Lento con gran espressione
  10. In C Minor, Op. Post.: In C Minor, Op. Post

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The Best Digital Recording of Chopin's Nocturnes.......2006-08-20

Daniel Barenboim's 1981 recording of Chopin's complete Nocturnes is your best option if your are seeking a modern full digital recording of these works. Barenboim's performance is intimate and almost reserved when compared to other famous Nocturnes recordings by Arrau, Moravec, and, to a lesser extent, Ashkenazy. Some reviewers have , quite wrongly I believe, criticized Barenboim's performance has technically sound but unemotional and workmanlike. On the contrary, Barenboim has captured the essential essence of a nocturne which is an intimate "night-piece". It is this quiet and intimate night conversation between piano and listener which I feel Barenboim has captured like no other. It is not that Barenboim's performance is any greater or lesser than Arrau, Moravec or Ashkenazy - it is simply that he has taken on a more intimate presentation of Chopin's nocturnes. Barenboim has presented us with a unique perspective of these works and you cannot ask anymore than this from an artist. If recording quality is an issue for you when you purchase your music, then the digital sound engineering of the Barenboim recording far surpasses the sound quality found on the more dated Arrau and Moravec performances.

5 out of 5 stars Nocturnes with Barenboim..........2005-10-05

Not being familiar with Chopin's music (other than the Polonaise - Polish Air), I must admit that his compositions (particularly the nocturnes) are among some of the best classical music that I've been privileged to hear. This is an excellent collection - 2 for 1, can't be beat! Barenboim does an excellent job in the presentation of these pieces. Thanks to this CD, I can get work done (at work, no less!). Highly recommended!

5 out of 5 stars Very nice.......2005-03-17

Probably the best complete set of the nocturnes you can get. Barenboim does a lovely job. Beautiful pieces, beautiful interpretations, beautiful sound. Highly recommended.

5 out of 5 stars This is the standard for the Nocturnes.......2005-02-16

In comparing other performaces to Barenboim's DG disc, I find that he captures the mood and essence of the nocturnes like no other has done. These pieces are not difficult to play, and being a virtuoso does not add to the interpretation of these pieces. Sure others certainly have had more dazzling performances and cleaner fingerwork than Barenboim, but this served to distract more than enhance this style of music--afterall, these pieces are for small, intimate audiances, not large concert halls. Barenboim is almost self-less in these pieces--I can do no better to explain it than this.

5 out of 5 stars Life Inspiring.......2003-10-13

After reading the other reviews, I cant say that I will be able to provide the same kind of insight, however my experience with this cd run deep and I thought I should share. I first discovered the Nocturnes when I was a student at berklee for jazz. I was so involved with jazz I had little time to persue classical. A friend gave me the Nocturnes and I became obsessed. For a month straight I went to classes with diffrent numbers from the disc stuck in my head each day, and I could hardley wait to get out of my last class and endundge with the Nocturnes.
The way Chopin writes sounds very personal and intimate to me. I was first very imperssed with the composetions and not concerned about how the performer was interperating the songs, however it is my humble opinon that Daniel Barenboim performes the Nocturnes beautiflly. He played them well enough to motivate me to become frequent listner to classical. Now Chopin influences me in my own writing. Not only have the nocturnes influenced me from a musical stand point, this music has been very nessary in the past to get me through hard times.
I recommend this disc to anyone who is a music lover and is looking for somthing inspiring.
Complete Piano Works of Scriabin
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Interpretations that look forward to the 20th Century ... not back to the 19th
  • perhaps consider these thoughts before purchasing
  • Substandard
  • Dead cheap ... but , unfortunately , a waste of money
  • Poor sound, poor playing, large selection
Complete Piano Works of Scriabin
Michael Ponti , and Scriabin
Manufacturer: Vox (Classical)
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00007J4SI
Release Date: 2002-12-10

Tracks:

  1. Etude
  2. Prelude
  3. Impromptu A La Mazur
  4. F Sharp Minor
  5. A Major
  6. Canon In D Minor
  7. Fugue
  8. Albumleaf In A Flat Major
  9. Albumleaf In F Sharp Major
  10. Nocturne In A Flat Major
  11. Fantasy For 2 Pianos
  12. Egoroff Variations
  13. Allegro Appassionato Op. 4
  14. Vivace
  15. Allegretto
  16. Vivo
  17. Lento
  18. Andante Cantabile
  19. Allegro
  20. Allegro Assai
  21. Allegro Agitato
  22. Andantino
  23. Andante
  24. Allegro Assai
  25. Andante
  26. Lento
  27. Presto
  28. Lento
  29. Misterioso
  30. Allegretto
  31. Allegro Agitato
  32. Affettuoso
  33. Appassionato
  34. Andante
  35. Lento
  36. Vivo
  37. Presto
  38. Waltz In G# Minor Op. Posth.
  39. Waltz In D Flat Major Op. Posth.
  40. Waltz In F Minor Op. 1

Tracks:

  1. Allegro
  2. Capriccio
  3. Tempestoso
  4. Piacevole
  5. Brioso
  6. Con Grazia
  7. Presto Tenebroso
  8. Lento (Tempo Rubato)
  9. Alla Ballata
  10. Allegro
  11. Andante Cantabile
  12. Patetico
  13. Patetico (Alternative Version)
  14. Presto
  15. No. 2 In F# Minor
  16. Prestissimo
  17. Andante
  18. Affanato
  19. Esaltato
  20. Agitato
  21. Allegro
  22. F Major
  23. B Minor
  24. Tempo Giusto
  25. Allegretto Non Tanto
  26. Allegretto
  27. Moderato
  28. Doloroso
  29. Scherzando
  30. Con Passione
  31. Con Moto
  32. No. 9 In G# Minor
  33. Sotto Voce

Tracks:

  1. Prelude In C# Minor
  2. Nocturne In D Flat Major
  3. No. 1 In G# Minor
  4. No. 2 In F# Minor
  5. No. 1 In F# Minor
  6. No. 2 In A Major
  7. No. 1 In F# Major
  8. No. 2 In B Flat Minor
  9. Maestoso
  10. Allegro
  11. Andante
  12. Allegro
  13. Allegro
  14. Presto
  15. No. 1 In B Major
  16. No. 2 In F# Minor
  17. Andante
  18. Vivo
  19. Allegro Assai
  20. Andantino
  21. Andante
  22. Andante
  23. Allegro
  24. Andante Cantabile
  25. Lento
  26. Allegretto
  27. Allegretto
  28. Presto
  29. Andante
  30. Lento
  31. Presto
  32. Andante Doloroso
  33. Allegro Assai
  34. Allegro De Concert Op. 18

Tracks:

  1. Polonaise Op. 21
  2. Andante
  3. Andante
  4. Allegretto
  5. Andantino
  6. Allegro
  7. Allegretto
  8. Lento
  9. Vivo
  10. Agitato
  11. Allegretto
  12. Moderato
  13. Allegretto
  14. Mesto
  15. Patetico In G Minor
  16. Andante In B Major
  17. Fantasie In B Minor Op. 28
  18. Andante
  19. Con Stravaganza
  20. Presto
  21. Lento
  22. No. 1 In E Major
  23. Vagamente
  24. No. 3 In C Major
  25. Ardito Bellicoso
  26. No. 1 In D Flat Major
  27. No. 2 In B Flat Major
  28. No. 3 In C Major
  29. Mesto
  30. Maestoso Fiero
  31. Andante
  32. Irato Impetuoso
  33. Allegro
  34. Elevato
  35. Languido
  36. No. 4 In A Flat Major
  37. Impetuoso Fiero
  38. Poetico Con Delizio
  39. Capricciosamente Affannato
  40. Festivamente

Tracks:

  1. No. 1 In F# Major
  2. No. 2 In D Major
  3. Poeme Tragique Op. 34
  4. Poeme Satanique Op. 36
  5. Poeme Op. 41
  6. No. 1 In C Major
  7. No. 2 In C Major
  8. Feuillet D'Album
  9. Poeme Fantastique
  10. Prelude
  11. Scherzo Op. 46
  12. Etude
  13. Prelude
  14. Reverie
  15. Waltz In A Flat Major, Op. 38
  16. Quasi Waltz In F Major, Op. 47
  17. Allegro In D Flat Major
  18. Piacevole In F# Major
  19. Fragilite
  20. Prelude
  21. Poeme Aile
  22. Danse Languide
  23. Poeme
  24. Enigme
  25. Poeme Languide
  26. Prelude
  27. Ironies
  28. Nuances
  29. Etude
  30. Desir
  31. Caresse Dansee
  32. Albumleaf Op. 58
  33. Poeme
  34. Prelude
  35. Poeme-Nocturne Op. 61
  36. Masque
  37. Etrangete
  38. Allegretto
  39. Allegretto
  40. Andante
  41. Presto

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Interpretations that look forward to the 20th Century ... not back to the 19th.......2007-07-02

The wide divergence of review comments about this CD set reflects the difference of opinion and preference for how Scriabin's music should be played. As a member of the Scriabin Society of America, I've personally seen and heard many different interpretations of many of the etutes, preludes and other pieces in this large set ... I've also heard many strong opinions voiced both pro and con these various performances.

In the end, it all comes down to whether you like your Scriabin lean and taut, or prefer him broad and expansive. I come down on the "lean" side, which is why I enjoy these performances. Michael Ponti misses some notes here and there, but when your Scriabin is almost going off the edge, that's what happens. Scriabin should never sound "pretty" in the manner of Chopin, which is where so many pianists get it wrong. Yes, he owed much to Chopin, Balakirev and other pianist-composers, but that was merely the jumping off place for Scriabin as he plunged headlong into the 20th Century. Yes, there are moments of sheer exquisiteness to savor, but ultimately Scriabin's is music that stretches the bounds of tonality and rattles the structural cage, trying to break free.

When you listen to this set, you'll discover that not all of Scriabin's compositions are top-drawer (no big surprise when you consider the massive number of works he composed over many years). And it's also true that when one single pianist is tackling it all, not every interpretation is going to be equally inspired. But once you've heard Ponti's special way with these pieces -- bright piano and all -- you'll never again be satisfied with a merely "correct" or "poised" reading. That's selling Scriabin WAY too short ... but it's what 80% of the other pianists do. (Oh yeah, but they might get all the notes correct.)

Be sure to purchase this set along with the companion 2-CD set of the complete sonatas that also includes a few late, late works. Ponti's performances of the sonatas are even more effective, IMHO.

3 out of 5 stars perhaps consider these thoughts before purchasing.......2007-05-12

I've listened to this recording for 6 months now, and I have a few thoughts to share. It might help to consider this recording is NOT the complete piano music of Scriabin. Actually it is not even close to the complete recording. What is missing takes up another 2 CDs. Second, the playing is adequate, somewhat expected given the technical demands. I'll explain. Scriabin's work is full of colorful dynamics; it is also poignant, covering a broad range of emotion. Taken together, each and every song demands from the pianist in a way that can overwhelm, and, in this case, I think it did. For me, the emotional messages of pain, fear, desire, and so on were missing, and these emotional messages are at the heart of Scriabin's work. Finally, I prefer a piano sound that is not so bright. At times, when the song reached its climax, I cringed a bit at what I experienced as a unpleasant piercing sound. In the end, I still encourage you to explore this recording for yourself if you are so inclined. I think listening to many recordings by different artists helps us all refine our taste in music. A recording, in my opinion, is never a complete waste of money.

1 out of 5 stars Substandard.......2007-04-16

There are two performances that stand out in this set: The Op. 71 poems. The sound quality throughout is marginal (very thin old analog that makes Horowitz's muffled Third Sonata sound great), and one reviewer even said he/she thinks the piano was out of tune, which wouldn't surprise me.

Ponti's Scriabin is sloppy and umusical in general. Only the Op. 71 poems make this set worth getting. Start with Robert Taub's sonatas, Horowitz Plays Scriabin (on RCA and Sony), and Glemser Vol. 1.

1 out of 5 stars Dead cheap ... but , unfortunately , a waste of money.......2005-06-14

Recorded in the mid '70s , this 'CD' has as much hiss as piano on it . What piano there is , is slightly distorted and far too bright .
This is the complete catalogue , but , honestly , you'd be better off with midi files .
I can't believe a record company actually released this **ap .
Reminds me of those old 'classics' the tobacco companies used to sponsor in the seventies .
Except , most of the collection sounds like it was recorded on an early Phillips cassette recorder .
Cigarettes are better value than this product .

2 out of 5 stars Poor sound, poor playing, large selection.......2005-04-25

I was excited to purchase an almost complete set of Scriabin's piano works, and for the breath there is nothing else that compares to this album. The price is small considering you'll be getting 5 CD's of the majority of Scriabin's piano works. However, the scale is about all the CD set has in its favor.
The piano is horribly bright, sounding almost like a toy. Also, as the other revies mension, there is significant noise on the tracks because it was remastered from audio cassette. However, the noise is does not detract from the performance much and is more of a constant annoyance than an obstacle to hearing the playing. However, the playing isn't spectacular either. Ponti gets fairly sloppy at times (though, to be fair, Scriabin is very difficult to play). Also, I do not agree with his interpretations of many pieces (of course, that is purely personal preference whereas sloppy technique is not).
To summarize, the playing by many other pianists of Scrianbin is superior. If you only want one or two Scriabin songs and they happen to be famous, you can probably find them on a different CD. I would only but this set if one was looking for the complete works.
Chopin: Nocturnes, 4 Ballades
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Nice Set of Nocturnes
  • Amazing
  • rather devoid of emotions
  • This CD is good.
  • Ashkenzy?
Chopin: Nocturnes, 4 Ballades

Manufacturer: Decca
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000041L8
Release Date: 1997-08-26

Tracks:

  1. 3. Nocturnes, Op.9: I. B Flat Minor
  2. 3. Nocturnes, Op.9: II. E Flat Major
  3. 3. Nocturnes, Op.9: III. B Major
  4. 3. Nocturnes, Op. 15: I. F Major
  5. 3. Nocturnes, Op. 15: II. F Sharp Major
  6. 3. Nocturnes, Op. 15: III. G Minor
  7. 2. Nocturnes, Op. 27: I. C Sharp Minor
  8. 2. Nocturnes, Op. 27: II. D Flat Major
  9. 2. Nocturnes, Op. 32: I. B major
  10. 2. Nocturnes, Op. 32: II. A Flat Major
  11. 2. Nocturnes, Op. 37: I. G Minor
  12. 2. Nocturnes, Op. 37: II. G Major
  13. 2. Nocturnes, Op. 48: I. C Minor
  14. 2. Nocturnes, Op. 48: II. F Sharp Minor

Tracks:

  1. 2. Nocturnes, Op. 55: I. F Minor
  2. 2. Nocturnes, Op. 55: II. E-flat major
  3. 2. Nocturnes, Op. 62: I. B major
  4. 2. Nocturnes, Op. 62: II. E major
  5. Nocturne In E Minor, Op. 72 No. 1
  6. Nocturne In C Sharp Minor
  7. Nocturne In C Minor
  8. Ballade No. 1 In G Minor, Op. 23
  9. Ballade No. 2 In F Major, Op. 38
  10. Ballade No. 3 In A-Flat Major, Op. 47
  11. Ballade No. 4 In F Minor, Op. 52

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Nice Set of Nocturnes.......2005-06-26

In my opinion, Chopin's Nocturnes and Ballades are some of the most beautiful repertoire ever written for the piano, and it doesn't necessarily matter who is playing them, so long as they are Chopin. Yes, I agree that pieces can be performed badly, and this hinders their quality significantly, but anyone who is a dedicated enough musician to have been recorded is obviously capable of performing the repertoire. There is no doubt that Ashkenazy is an incredible pianist, with great technique and versatility. Anyone could nitpick about the nuances of his playing, criticizing certain aspects or welcoming others. The obvious truth is that everyone's preferences and opinions are different, and therefore, there is no way that everyone could possibly be pleased by any one object. This is why you will find various negative reviews scattered among the praise, usuallytaking a shot at Ashkenazy's "stiff" or "emotionless" interpretations.

I find that, as a whole, this set of nocturnes is one of the best available for purchase. When I say best, I mean best for the value, quality of recording, completeness, and quality of playing. There may be other performers whose recordings I like a tiny bit more on some cases (particularly the C Minor Nocturne 48/1) but that doesn't bring down the quality of this set. The facts are, Ashkenazy is a perfectionist, like any other recorded pianist, and therefore there are no mistakes in his playing, the tempi and dynamics are well-thought out, as he has studied these pieces extensively, and the emotions are as ever-present as one could hope, for Ashkenazy has been performing for many years in concert settings, and piano is obviously the focal point of his life.

This is the only set I have found available at such a price which includes the Nocturnes and Ballades. Both cd's contain over 70 minutes of material, which is incredible for the price. As I said before, the recording quality is crisp, without the crackle and pop of some earlier recordings (Rubinstein) or the heavy breathing of others (Arrau). Criticisms and qualms about individual nocturnes aside, (and they are there) this is still one of the best sets around. There are many more good things to say about Ashkenazy's playing than bad ones, in my opinion. If you are expecting these interpetations to sound overly conservative, this is not the case. Ashkenazy is infamous for being very faithful to the score, which I think is very true about these nocturnes. Where rubato is indicated, he uses rubato. Where the score says accelerando, Ashkenazy plays faster. The dynamics and tempi are usually identical to the urtext editions. In this sense, Ashkenazy is conservative, because he does not show his own artistica style possibly as much as some others, but he is very respectful of Chopin, and is most concerned with playing these pieces the way the composer intended. In my opinion, this is superemly important and commendable. This is a great package of Nocturnes and Ballades, and Ashkenazy is reknowned for a reason.

5 out of 5 stars Amazing.......2005-02-26

These are great! Ashkenazy is definentley one of the great Chopin interpreters. All of the people who say that Ashkenazy has no emotion in his playing are wrong! Ashkenazy has a beautiful tone in his playing. His interpretations are also great. He is the thinking man's pianist. If you don't understand what I am saying, I am saying that he plays with perfect technique and he thinks the piece through intellegently and he dosen't go for the big flash while playing. This might be one ofthe reasons why people say he is emotionless. He still has emotion even if he dosen't do that thing where you sway while playing and you move way to much (that is a stupid thing to do because it dosen't help and it can hurt your technique while playing). The only person who has played Chopin better than Ashkenazy is Emanuel Ax (I am not saying that Rubinstein and Horowitz etc. are worse than Ashkenazy, they are just as good, but they all are different. Emanuel Ax has the most beautiful tone I have ever heard. Sadly not many Ax recordings exist anymore. Ashkenazy plays the Nocturnes beautifully especially F minor. Chopin plays the Ballades with the same beauty heard in the Nocturnes and (once again) the F minor ballade (no. 4) is one of, if not the best recording I have ever heard. So to summarize Ashkenazy does have a beautiful tone and an intellegent approach to Chopin, so this is a great buy!

3 out of 5 stars rather devoid of emotions.......2002-12-15

I bought this cd last year. I heard so much about Ashkenazy, and his face is anywhere in music stores.
I think this cd is among the big disappointments I periodically listen to. To do Ashkenazy justice, I have to say there are some older recordings that I still treasure, such as the Rachmaninoff preludes, of the suites for 2 pianos of the same composer, but they are all recordings of the early 70's.

Not much, instead, I manage to treasure of this new Ashkenazy
Regarding this particular Chopin recording, consider, for example, the Prelude in C minor, op. 48 No.1. Its second part is a wild galloping towards a forseeable tragic end, but in Ashkenazy fingers it reduces to a mere pretty lyric piece. It is truly emotionless. This Chopin played by Ashkenazy sounds somewhat like Baudelaire or Apollinaire read in german with a metronome stuck in Largo. And even sober!
What is Chopin worth, I ask, when you leave all his stormy contrapunt out? The rest of the collection surely has a nice cover, but leaves me totally emotionless.

I understand that, as Arrau once said, "Chopin should be played like Mozart and Mozart like Chopin", but why can't someone play Chopin just like Chopin?

A collection that I find really giving Chopin some justice, instead, sometimes not too popular, is the one Nocturnes playes by Dame Moura Lympany, or the Etudes played by Gavrilov, tough, you understand, it can be a matter of taste.

5 out of 5 stars This CD is good........2000-06-10

(I hate writing titles for these reviews.) Anyway, I couldn't disagree more with the revie