This barcarolle came in the latter part of chopin s career, when his health was deteriorating from tuberculosis and his relationship with george sand, one of the most successful novelists of her day, was beginning to crumble. Chopin, ivan moravec preludes opus 28 releases discogs. Welcome to the new classical music guide online forums. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. One exception was his debussy, specifically his philips recordings of the preludes. This disc may pose a bit of a dilemma for chopin and ivan moravec collectors. It is commonly known as raindrop prelude but chopin didnt like this name at all. In the present album, ivan moravec performs the set of preludes and the ballade no. Like bach, chopin wrote a prelude in each major and minor key.
Chopin, true to form, does not tell stories or paint pictures, but rather presents pure music of the most expressive kind. Ian moravecs complete recordings of chopins nocturnes. Musicians have long recognized ivan moravec as a pianist who seems to channel the composers he plays. Ivan moravec 9 november 1930 27 july 2015 was a czech concert pianist whose.
Jun 04, 2017 digitized from the lp shown above, released in 1984 on the mhs label. Pianist most celebrated for his interpretation of chopin. Debussy admired chopin he produced an edition of chopins piano works and, i suspect. Frederic chopin modeled his 24 preludes after bachs welltempered clavier.
These two cds contain some of the greatest chopin performances ever recorded. And more recently, there is the czech pianist, ivan moravec, whose previous recordings for connoisseur society revealed his command of the inner imperatives of the music of beethoven and chopin. Theyve been that way since they were recorded in 1965, and this new reissue, on the supraphon label and containing a brandnew interview with the pianist, is the ideal way to own them. Ivan moravec s chopin nocturnes are the stuff of legend. Ivan moravec newly remastered for superb sound, these performances have been a benchmark recording for connoisseurs since their first release in 1965. Nocturnes complete ivan moravec elgar variations on an original theme, enigma, op. Nocturnes complete 2005 chopin piano works the voxbox edition. As it happens, the discs sell for a very low price less than that of a. Show 7 remaining tracks for ivan moravec plays chopin, vol. Chopin nocturnes recommended recordings piano enthusiast reference recording alternative perspectives. Born in prague, ivan moravec enjoyed a loyal following among piano buffs thanks to his recordings and relatively rare concert appearances.
Ivan moravec chopin 24 preludes 1981, vinyl discogs. Each one is a masterpiece with each its own prevailing mood. The czech pianist ivan moravec, who has died at the age of 84, was one of the finest. Nocturnes complete 2005 chopin piano works the voxbox edition 20. Frederic chopin, ivan moravec ivan moravec plays chopin. Ivan moravec was incapable of playing a note, any note, that was anything less than beautiful not just superficially beautiful but truly beautiful, bone deep, soul deep, truth is beauty and beauty truth beautiful. And when he strings each note, each lustrous pearl of a note, into phrases which sing and sigh and cry, each phrase becomes more beautiful even than each individual note. The content of this disc is typical of moravec s chopin discs in so far as it is made up of small groups of. Nocturnes to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Ivan moravec chopin preludes orig connoiseur stereo cl 66 us1966 lp nm sep 29, 2019. Chopin piano works the voxbox edition by abbey simon. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Moravec s nocturnes are legendary, are rightfully so. Moravec performed major recital works by chopin, debussy, beethoven, and mozart.
Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Feux dartifice mirrors fireworks at a 14th of july celebration. The chopin disc is cut at a slightly lower level and its generally more subdued content make it worth raising the replay volume level slightly compared to the debussy disc. After study in his native prague, moravec attended masterclasses in arezzo given by arturo benedetti michelangeli.
Fryderyk chopin scherzi, etudes, mazurkas, ivan moravec youtube. The first is by ivan moravec clip 3, which unveils an interplay. Nocturnes ivan moravec on allmusic 1991 ivan moravec was incapable of playing a note, any. Ivan moravec 9 november 1930 27 july 2015 was a czech concert pianist whose performing and recording career spanned nearly half a century. In moravec s hands, the preludes take on new lives. Find ivan moravec discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Sep 01, 2015 ivan moravec discussing his preferred piano sound in chopin and the hammers that make it possible that style was heard to optimum effect in the music of chopin, for which he was deservedly. Digitized from the lp shown above, released in 1984 on the mhs label. The liszt collection cd26cd3034cds dg august 28 july 26 june 21 may 30 april 14 march 3 february 1. If you dont have any ivan moravec recordings, this is as good a place as any to start.
He is considered one of the greatest interpreters of chopin. The color, shading, and imagination ivan moravec applies to debussy makes the music glow and shimmer. Chopin, ivan moravec preludes opus 28 vinyl discogs. Ivan moravec elgar variations on an original theme, enigma, op. But there is something extremely compelling about these recordings by ivan moravec that reach my soul even deeper than the aforementioned artists. The poetry of the piano all the ballades, preludes op. Ivan moravec discussing his preferred piano sound in chopin and the hammers that make it possible that style was heard to optimum effect in the music of chopin. However, my personal favorites are ivan moravec and maria joao pires. Moravec, ivan chopin 24 preludesballade no4 amazon. Before a concert, chopin would seclude himself with a piano and play through the wtc for memory. Chopin, ivan moravec preludes opus 28 1966, vinyl discogs. Music critics picks for chopin bicentennial the new. Notes recorded at the house of artists, prague, from 14 to 17 march 1976 preludes and on 27 apr. His chopin barcarolle, the composers homage to italy, is heartstopping one of the great performances of all time, in my humble opinion.
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