Kissin Collection

1. Nocturne for piano in F sharp minor, Op. 48/2, CT 121
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
with Evgeny Kissin

2. Sonata for piano No. 3 in B minor, Op. 58, CT 203
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
with Evgeny Kissin

3. Fantasy for piano in F minor/A flat major, Op. 49, CT 42
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
with Evgeny Kissin

4. Mazurka for piano in C major, Op. 56/2, CT 84
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
with Evgeny Kissin

5. Mazurka for piano in C sharp minor, Op. 63/3, CT 91
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
with Evgeny Kissin

6. Mazurka for piano in D flat major, Op. 30/3, CT 70
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
with Evgeny Kissin

7. Mazurka for piano in C sharp minor, Op. 50/3, CT 82
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
with Evgeny Kissin

8. The Barrier, for voice & piano
Composed by Charles (composer) Brown
with Evgeny Kissin

9. Mazurka for piano in B flat minor, Op. 24/4, CT 67
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
with Evgeny Kissin

10. Scherzo for piano No. 2 in B flat minor, Op. 31, CT 198
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
with Evgeny Kissin

11. Mazurka for piano in F minor, Op. 63/2, CT 90
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
with Evgeny Kissin

12. Waltz for piano in E minor, KK IVa/15, CT 222
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
with Evgeny Kissin

13. Mazurka for piano in F minor, Op. 68/4, CT 99
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
with Evgeny Kissin

14. Home, Sweet Home!, song for voice & piano (from the operetta "Clari")
Composed by Sir Henry Rowley Bishop
with Evgeny Kissin

15. Barcarolle for piano in F sharp major, Op. 60, CT 6
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
with Evgeny Kissin

16. Arabeske for piano in C major, Op. 18
Composed by Robert Schumann
with Evgeny Kissin

17. Symphonic Etudes ("Etudes in the form of variations") for piano (2 versions), Op. 13
Composed by Robert Schumann
with Evgeny Kissin

18. Piano Sonata No. 3 in F sharp minor ("Etats d'âme"), Op. 23
Composed by Alexander Nikolayevich Skryabin
with Evgeny Kissin

19. Hungarian Rhapsody, for piano No. 12 (aka "No. 2") in C sharp minor, S. 244/12 (LW A132/12)
Composed by Franz Liszt
with Evgeny Kissin

20. Sonata for flute & keyboard in E flat major, BWV 1031 Siciliano, arr for piano
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
with Evgeny Kissin

21. Auld Lang Syne
Composed by Scottish Traditional
with Evgeny Kissin

Tracks:

24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 1 in C major
24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 2 in A minor
24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 3 in G major
24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 4 in E minor
24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 5 in D major
24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 6 in B Minor
24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 7 in A major
24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 8 in F-Sharp Minor
24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 9 in E major
24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 10 in C-Sharp Minor
24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 11 in B major
24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 12 in G-Sharp minor
24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 13 in F-Sharp major
24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 14 in E-Flat minor
24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 15 in D-Flat major
24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 16 in B-Flat Minor
24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 17 in A-Flat major
24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 18 in F Minor
24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 19 in E-Flat major
24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 20 in C Minor
24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 21in B-Flat major
24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 22 in G Minor
24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 23 in F major
24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 24 in D Minor
Sonata No.2, Op. 35, in B-Flat Minor: Grave ; Doppio movimento
Sonata No.2, Op. 35, in B-Flat Minor: Scherzo
Sonata No.2, Op. 35, in B-Flat Minor: Marche funebre : Lento
Sonata No.2, Op. 35, in B-Flat Minor: Finale : Presto
Polonaise Op. 53, in A-Flat Major

Customer Reviews:

Try Ivo Pogerlich to Catch the Spirit of the Preludes.......2006-04-25

Kissin sounds as if he is in a rush.
Incidentally, this haste is not necessarily related to speed per se.
Pogorelich plays each Prelude at about the same nominal time, but he brings out a depth and lyricism lacking in this recording which may say more about Kissin's inner torment than about the message of the pieces.
Comparing the two is as if we were to juxtapose a mature master with an impatiant child.
See for instance the stark disparity in nuance in comparing Preludes no. 8, 16, 24 and of course 4 played by Pogorelich and Kissin respectively.
It goes without saying that Evgeny Kissin is a true prodigy and virtuoso who has brought us much joy (and for this we must be grateful), but here he misses the message.
Ivo Pogorelich and Claudio Arrau have captured the soul of Chopin in its tragic, true beauty. They have surrendered themselves to it in utter, complete devotion.

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Great Artist, Great Performance.......2006-02-20

Kissin is clearly one of the best pianists, perhaps the very best, to come along in recent years. He deserves the sobriquet, "the new Horowitz" although he is unique in his own right. His facility with the preludes is inspiring. However, I like a piano that has a mellower sound than the one on this recording. In some instances this one seemed a little too brilliant or lacking in overtones so as to detract a bit from the enjoyment of listening to this wonderful artist. Regardless, I'm happy to own this recording.

Turning the Chopin 2nd Sonata into the "Appassionata".......2005-11-08

In their different ways, both Pollini and Kissin play Chopin's big works, like the Second Sonata, as if they were Beethoven. On this CD Kissin enlarges the frame of the sonata to fit the Appassionata--and I excitedly went along. Carpers should remember that Horowitz distorted Chopin far more than Kissin ever could. RCA's inside-the-lid piano sound is unrealistic but adds to the thrill. Passage work like this can be heard only once in a lifetime. Five stars.

But the Preludes are another story. The world was once entirely on Kissin's side. Ten years ago he was considered an insightful, sympathetic Chopin interpreter who had a marvelous sense of touch to go with his world-dominating technique. (The evidence of his instinctive gifts is there from a Tokyo recital on Sony, made when Kissin was fifteen.) I don't hear that inspired interpreter in these Preludes, which despite dazzling moments are ham-handed and coarse. No more than anyone else do I know the reason for this change. We will have to hope that this adored artist steps back from the precipice of showmanship and begins to play with his heart once again. Three stars.

Exciting pianism........2005-01-20

This third Kissen Chopin recital to be issued certainly provides some exciting pianism. It is hard to imagine how ten fingers can be coordinated to produce the rippling effects in Prelude 3, the whirlwinds in Prelude 8, the headlong galloping in Prelude 16, and the terrifying swirl of sound in the Sonatas's finale. It is also hard to imagine how much one would need to pay in order to sit in such close proximity to the piano as it is recorded here. Never have I heard the three repeated notes at the bottom end of the keyboard sound as powerful as they do at the close of Prelude 24.

Chopin offers much more than opportunities for technical display, however, and few of these additional components are evident here. The tears below the surface of Prelude 4 are disregarded, the cantilena of Prelude 6 is more mechanical than vocal, and the Sonata's Scherzo is rushed rather than refined. Most successful is the Sonata's "Funeral March" - something I thought I never wanted to hear again. Perhaps the enforced slow tempo allows Chopin's voice to come through.

The engineers have captured the tension and excitement of Kissen's performances, but I am not sure that he has captured the essential refinement and eminently patrician qualities that typify Chopin's music.

Wonder! .......2004-12-16

Great!

I have never heard such "Finale.Presto" from his "Funeral Sonata"!! It's hallucinatory voyage through what is unknown for human beings. Amazing use of pedal and surpriseing tecnique, creating spectral, nightmare-like vision of the "after death". Amazing, really amazing! Kissin (and Chopin above all) express the inexpressible.

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Compilation Indeed
A fantastic album showcasing Debbie's solo hits
D.H. Rocks !!
Excellent!!
Excellent!!

French Kissin: The Collection
Deborah Harry
Manufacturer: EMI Gold Imports
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Binding: Audio CD

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Customer Reviews:

Compilation Indeed.......2006-05-02

This is another example of poor compilations by EMI!
Don't get me wrong, I love Deborah Harry and all these songs are great! This compilation could have been better.
Most of these tracks are under-rated album tracks, b-sides, and obscure Debbie. Still missing her unrealesed stuff and her numerous soundtrack singles through the late 80's to the early 90's.

Features only three of her hits and not in their original forms, (except french kissin in the usa).

If your a hardcore fan get this for your collection.
However if your an interested Debbie Harry Fan just starting your collection, Start with Once More Into The Bleach or Most Of ALL collections. They will have her singles and other hits.

A fantastic album showcasing Debbie's solo hits.......2005-01-04

I thought this was an extremely good album. The only song I had heard before I bought it was "French Kissin", but I'm a HUGE Blondie fan, so I thought hey it's Debbie Harry, so I'll try it. Wow, IT IS AMAZING!!!!! My personal favorites include, "Surrender" (which often gets stuck in my head and I end up singing it all day), "Inner City Spillover" and "Bike Boy". However, those are only a few great ones as they are all excellent. If you are a Blondie fan, or a fan of 80s music in general, and you haven't heard much of Debbie Harry's solo material, I suggest you pick this album up, it's great!

D.H. Rocks !!.......2004-09-13

I just love the title song "French Kissing" - the words are clever, the beat is sexy - you won't be able to help yourself, you'll be up dancing, singing at the top of your lungs looking for someone to French Kiss. I really dig a couple of the later songs on the track - "Mood Ring" & "The Fugitive" - D.H. has a great range to her voice - her talent is amazing. You won't be disappointed shelling out a few coin for this CD.

Excellent!!.......2003-04-04

The first Debbie Harry collection to do her solo material justice.. i found this in a record store, and i didn't think twice to buy it..

Has such standout classics as the 80's pop "French Kissin'", the soul tinged "Moodring", the quasi-dance "Feel The Spin" and of course my personal favorite the Nile Rodgers produced "Surrender".

This is a collection well worth your money.

Excellent!!.......2003-04-04

The first Debbie Harry collection to do her solo material justice.. i found this in a record store, and i didn't think twice to buy it..

Has such standout classics as the 80's pop "French Kissin'", the soul tinged "Moodring", the quasi-dance "Feel The Spin" and of course my personal favorite the Nile Rodgers produced "Surrender".

Tracks:

Variations on the name Abegg, Op.1: Robert Schumann: Variations on the name Abegg, Op.1
Symphonic Etudes, Op.13: Robert Schumann: Theme
Symphonic Etudes, Op.13: Robert Schumann: Variation I
Symphonic Etudes, Op.13: Robert Schumann: Posthumous variation I
Symphonic Etudes, Op.13: Robert Schumann: Variation II
Symphonic Etudes, Op.13: Robert Schumann: Variation III
Symphonic Etudes, Op.13: Robert Schumann: Variation IV
Symphonic Etudes, Op.13: Robert Schumann: Variation V
Symphonic Etudes, Op.13: Robert Schumann: Variation VI
Symphonic Etudes, Op.13: Robert Schumann: Posthumous variation IV
Robert Schumann: Symphonic Etudes, Op.13 10/18
Symphonic Etudes, Op.13: Robert Schumann: Posthumous variation V
Symphonic Etudes, Op.13: Robert Schumann: Posthumous variation III
Symphonic Etudes, Op.13: Robert Schumann: Variation VIII
Symphonic Etudes, Op.13: Robert Schumann: Variation IX
Symphonic Etudes, Op.13: Robert Schumann: Posthumous variation II
Symphonic Etudes, Op.13: Robert Schumann: Variation X
Symphonic Etudes, Op.13: Robert Schumann: Variation XI
Symphonic Etudes, Op.13: Robert Schumann: Finale
Liebestraum No. 3: Franz Liszt: Liebestraum No. 3
Rhapsodie Espagnole: Franz Liszt: Rhapsodie espagnole
In F Minor: Franz Liszt: Transcendental Etude
Schumann--Liszt: Widmung

Customer Reviews:

Superb Evgeny performances from his teen years.......2006-09-28

I haven't heard the full concert which contains Prokofiev selections - though his earlier Sony recording, LIVE from Tokoyo, does contain the 6th sonata, which he plays amazingly well - being apparently unedited at that! If anything, all will agree that Kissin is masterful technician. But his teen recordings were his best by far. (As he approaches his mid-30's I find little "musical" enthusiam for his art. Technically perfect thoujgh largely undynamic. Pretty loud, in fact.
Happily, on this disc here, the Schumann, is amongst the best modern performances available. Some have criticized the Liebestraum, as he does not oversentimentalize the melodies as others do. But the Rhapsody and Schumann song transcription are matchless.

Good recordings of young Kissin........2000-12-06

In fact, there is a little absurdity to give him 5 stars all. But this recording`s were recorded when Kissin was in a student age. Who could think this recording as a student`s recording? So I gave him 5 stars. (unless 4 stars.) His technics are excellent, but he can not control his power. It means he has an outstanding talent but he doesnt experienced the depth of music. Transcendental etudes are full of passion and power. Libestraume is not very good. Spanish Rhasodie is good, but much lower than Arrau`s playing. ( Great Pianist - Claudio Arrau 1.) Symphonic etudes are very good.

Kissin's first triumphant recital at Carnegie Hall!.......2000-05-20

I was amazed again at how incredible the young Kissin performs under "live" conditions. This is a wonderful CD in which the listener is privileged to listen to amazing pianistic virtuosity at its best. Kissin's performance of Liszt's "Rhapsody Espagnole" is filled with such passion and beauty that makes one want to visit Spain immediately. The fiendishly difficult Liszt Transcendental Etude no.10 in F#-minor is wonderfully played with such raw power and emotion that forces the listener to hear it again and again. The playful Schumann "Abegg Variations" reminds us just how young Kissin was then. This was an amazing CD with one flaw...Kissin's haphazard interpretation of Liszt's beautifully melodic "Liebestraume." I must admit I was highly disappointed with this particular performance of Liebestraume;however, the CD as a whole is worth purchasing. Get it now!

The Kissin Collection: Chopin, Schumann, Scriabin

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The Kissin Collection: Chopin, Schumann, Scriabin

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Release Date: 1997-05-27

Chopin: Concerto for Piano No. 1 in E minor Op. 11; Concerto for Piano No. 2 in F minor Op. 21; etc. (recorded March 27, 1984)

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Chopin: Concerto for Piano No. 1 in E minor Op. 11; Concerto for Piano No. 2 in F minor Op. 21; etc. (recorded March 27, 1984)
Fryderyk Chopin , Robert Schumann , Evgeny Kissin , Moscw Philharmonic Orchestra , and Dmitry Kitaenko
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