Chopin: Sonatas Nos. 1-3; Mazurkas; Etudes

Editorial Reviews
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Chopin's First Sonata is an early work that's almost never performed (let alone recorded), and there must be many music lovers fond of the famous Second and Third Sonatas who have wondered what the First sounds like. The problem with performances of such rarities is that, because the music isn't well-known and because major artists don't often play them, the exposure they do receive is often substandard in music that needs passionate advocacy. That's exactly what all three sonatas get at the hands of Leif Ove Andsnes, a superb young Norwegian pianist with the ability to make everything on these two discs sound like a masterpiece, even if, in the case of the First Sonata, the jury's still out. --David Hurwitz

Tracks:

Sonata No. 1 In C Minor, Op. 4: Allegro maestoso
Sonata No. 1 In C Minor, Op. 4: Minuetto & Trio: Allegretto
Sonata No. 1 In C Minor, Op. 4: Larghetto
Sonata No. 1 In C Minor, Op. 4: Finale: Presto
Sonata No. 3 In B Minor, Op. 58: Allegro Maestoso
Sonata No. 3 In B Minor, Op. 58: Scherzo: Molto vVvace
Sonata No. 3 In B Minor, Op. 58: Largo
Sonata No. 3 In B Minor, Op. 58: Finale: Presto Non Tanto

Tracks:

Sonata No. 2 In B Flat Minor, Op. 35: Grave - Doppio Movimento
Sonata No. 2 In B Flat Minor, Op. 35: Scherzo
Sonata No. 2 In B Flat Minor, Op. 35: Marche Funebre: Lento
Sonata No. 2 In B Flat Minor, Op. 35: Finale: Presto
4 Mazurkas, Op. 17: Vivo E Risoluto
4 Mazurkas, Op. 17: Lento, Ma Non Troppo
4 Mazurkas, Op. 17: Legato Assai
4 Mazurkas, Op. 17: Lento, Ma Non Troppo
Etudes: Op. 25 No. 3 Allegro
Etudes: Op. 25 No. 4 Agitato
Etudes: Op. 10 No. 6 Andante
Etudes: Op. 25 No. 10 Allegro Con Fuoco--Lento--Tempo
Etudes: Op. 25 No. 11- Allegro Con Brio

Amazon.com

Chopin's First Sonata is an early work that's almost never performed (let alone recorded), and there must be many music lovers fond of the famous Second and Third Sonatas who have wondered what the First sounds like. The problem with performances of such rarities is that, because the music isn't well-known and because major artists don't often play them, the exposure they do receive is often substandard in music that needs passionate advocacy. That's exactly what all three sonatas get at the hands of Leif Ove Andsnes, a superb young Norwegian pianist with the ability to make everything on these two discs sound like a masterpiece, even if, in the case of the First Sonata, the jury's still out. --David Hurwitz

Customer Reviews:

The greatest pianist in the world today!.......2000-05-16

We have listen to these recordings time and time again ... each time with amazement. Leif Ove Andsnes is unsurpassable. He truly expresses the soul of Chopin.

A Distinct Sound.......1999-12-29

I agree fully with the Editorial Review. In addition, the music is imbued with Andsnes' very distinct key stroking; the light staccato that builds over the course of each movement. And it is certainly enjoyable to have a recording that offers infrequently performed pieces. In addition, one would certainly want to add this CD to a collection if you already admire Adnsnes and his technique.

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