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Chopin, Sokolov
Preludes Op 28
Genre: Classical

Track Listings (24) - Disc #1
1. Prld No.1 in C, Op.28: Agitato
2. Prld No.2 in a, Op.29: Lento
3. Prld No.2 in G, Op.28: Vivace
4. Prld No.4 in f, Op.28: Largo
5. Prld No.5 in D, Op.28: Allegro Molto
6. Prld No.6 in b, Op.28: Lento Assai
7. Prld No.7 in A, Op.28: Andantino
8. Prld No.8 in f#, Op.28: Molto Agitato
9. Prld No.9 in F, Op.28: Largo
10. Prld No.10 in c#, Op.28: Allegro Molto
11. Prld No.11 in B, Op.28: Vivace
12. Prld No.12 in g#, Op.28: Presto
13. Prld No.13 in F#, Op.28: Lento
14. Prld No.14 in e, Op.28: Allegro
15. Prld No.15 in D flat, Op.28: Sostenuto
16. Prld No.16 in b flat, Op.28: Presto Con Fuoco
17. Prld No.17 in A flat, Op.28: Allegretto
18. Prld No.18 in f, Op.28: Allegro Molto
19. Prld No.19 in E flat, Op.28: Vivace
20. Prld No.20 in c, Op.28: Largo
21. Prld No.21 in B flat, Op.28: Cantabile
22. Prld No.22 in g, Op.28: Molto Agitato
23. Prld No.23 in F, Op.28: Moderato
24. Prld No.24 in d, Op.28: Allegro Appassionato

CD Details

All Artists: Chopin, Sokolov
Title: Preludes Op 28
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: Opus 111
Release Date: 9/12/2000
Album Type: Import
Genre: Classical
Styles: Chamber Music, Historical Periods, Classical (c.1770-1830)
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 709861302901

CD Reviews

Technique AND artistry

04/21/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Usually I go with Rubenstein for Chopin, but since that recording was made in the '40s, I opted to take a chance for the sake of better recording quality. Apparently, Sokolov is an eccentric, a la Gould, so I knew I'd either love it or hate it. First, his technique-- on the faster preludes: virtuosic and amazing. But more importantly, his artistry in interpreting-- the B minor prelude is a good example. It was unrushed with dynamic shadings that this piece deserves. Not all the Preludes are equally worthwhile, but they're all good, and some are great. I recommend this recording highly, especially if you want effective interpretations of the three or four more familiar ones."