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Preludes Op 28
Chopin, Sokolov
Preludes Op 28
Genre: Classical
 
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All Artists: Chopin, Sokolov
Title: Preludes Op 28
Members Wishing: 0
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
 

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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."