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Frederic Chopin, Vladimir Horowitz
Horowitz plays Chopin vol.3
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Classical

Track Listings (14) - Disc #1
1. Scherzo for piano No. 1 in B minor, Op. 20, CT. 197
2. Mazurka for piano No. 38 in F sharp minor, Op. 59/3, CT. 88
3. Mazurka for piano No. 26 in C sharp minor, Op. 41/1, CT. 76
4. Mazurka for piano No. 32 in C sharp minor, Op. 50/3, CT. 82
5. Nocturne for piano No. 3 in B major, Op. 9/3, CT. 110
6. Nocturne for piano No. 4 in F major, Op. 15/1, CT. 111
7. Ballade for piano No. 4 in F minor, Op. 52, CT. 5
8. Mazurka for piano No. 40 in F minor, Op. 63/2, CT. 90
9. Mazurka for piano No. 41 in C sharp minor, Op. 63/3, CT. 91
10. Waltz for piano No. 3 in A minor, Op. 34/2, CT. 209
11. Nocturne for piano No. 19 in E minor, Op. 72/1, CT. 126
12. Mazurka for piano No. 7 in F minor, Op. 7/3, CT. 58
13. Polonaise-fantasy for piano No. 7 in A flat major, Op. 61, CT. 156
14. Scherzo for piano No. 2 in B flat minor, Op. 31, CT. 198

CD Details

All Artists: Frederic Chopin, Vladimir Horowitz
Title: Horowitz plays Chopin vol.3
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: RCA
Release Date: 4/6/1993
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Classical
Styles: Chamber Music, Forms & Genres, Ballads, Historical Periods, Classical (c.1770-1830), Modern, 20th, & 21st Century
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 090266098729

Synopsis

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Vladimir Horowitz's Chopin mazurkas stand out for their tonal opulence and intriguing neuroticism. His coiled ferocity in the live 1953 First Scherzo contrasts with the ruminative F Major and C Sharp Minor Nocturnes and intense but relaxed Scherzo #2. A live 1951 Polonaise-fantaisie lacks the flexibility and introspection of the 1966 CBS recording, but Horowitz's 1952 Fourth Ballade best exemplifies what Schumann meant when he described Chopin's music as "cannons buried in flowers." One caveat: the pitch sags near the end of Ballade, due to a faulty tape splice. --Dan Davis

CD Reviews

Nocturnes of Love

Cissy Rae | North Central Texas | 08/28/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The Nocturnes always move me, but Horowitz is by far the master of the piano - he brings Chopin to life in a way not heard before or since in this century. Horowitz and Chopin together - it doesn't get ANY better!"

Interpretation of genius

Thunderball | Czech Republic | 08/19/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The pieces from third collection of Chopin works were recorded between 1945 and 1957. At that time Master was evidently in the top form. He performs Chopin with his individual, inimitable style, which makes listening to this music breathtaking experience.

In my humble opinion Horowitz's electrifying pianism shines best in the Mazurkas. There are six Mazurkas and I would like to hightlight Op.63, No.2. - really captivating achievent and definitive version.

The sound quality varies, but in general is acceptable (solid mono ADD recordings). If you like Chopin, you should buy this album. And if you like Horowitz, you don't need my review..."