Piano maurizio pollini, piano chopin prelude in csharp minor, op. Chopin by maurizio pollini on amazon music unlimited. But pollinis mastery of the keyboard is beyond reproach, and it was little wonder that the music center at strathmore was packed sunday afternoon for a program of chopin and debussy that. The most passionate thing i have ever composed a profound lament for you. Maurizio pollini gebore op 5 januarie 1942 is n italiaanse klassieke pianis. In other ways as well, the evening revolves around the romantic era. He made his debut at age nine and won the warsaw chopin competition in 1960. Croatia records deutsche grammophon fonit cetra forlane jugoton laserlight polskie nagarania quintessence testament.
Two videos of maurizio pollini playing chopins last and dramatic prelude no. He later worked with arturo benedetti michelangeli. Expectations soar and the excitement reaches fever pitch every time maurizio pollini steps on to the carnegie hall stage. Even for listeners who have venerated the piano playing of maurizio pollini ever since he won the chopin competition in 1960, even for listeners who have publicly averred that pollini is bar none the greatest living chopin player, even for listeners who have worshipped his recordings of chopins etudes, preludes. Maurizio pollini and juho pohjonen gave new york recitals two days apart, each demonstrating both mastery and a sense of adventure.
Both sets of chopin s etudes can be as fiendishly difficult for the performer as they are mesmerizing for the listener, yet maurizio pollini makes them sound as if they pose no problems whatsoever for him in this 1972 recording. Polonaises maurizio pollini by chopin, frederic on cd. Maurizio pollinis recent chopin second sonata and op. January 5, 1942 milan, italy the famous italian pianist and conductor, maurizio pollini, was born in milan. Jan 26, 2017 chopin has remained one of the staples of maurizio pollinis career both on record and in the concert hall for more than half a century. Get a special offer and listen to over 60 million songs, anywhere with amazon music. Legendary pianist maurizio pollini celebrates debussys centenary year with deutsche grammophon album of preludes ii and en blanc et noir, the latter recorded in duo with his son. His first recording was for emi, a disc of chopins first piano concerto still a prime recommendation after which he didnt record until 1971 when he. Vincenzo lombardogetty images i t has taken maurizio pollini almost 20 years to complete his survey of debussys preludes his recording of the first book. Chopin etudes, preludes, polonaises maurizio pollini. Maurizio pollini chopin complete preludes op 28 youtube. Croatia records deutsche grammophon fonit cetra forlane jugoton laserlight.
Dg is proud to announce the new album of icon maestro pollini, coinciding with the debussy year 2018. Pianist maurizio pollini performs preludes by claude debussy. The concept of maurizio pollini s latest chopin recital albums has been chronological presentation of chopin s works. Apr 29, 2018 expectations soar and the excitement reaches fever pitch every time maurizio pollini steps on to the carnegie hall stage. Whether he is celebrating the poetry, melodic beauty, and drama of chopin, or exploring the nuances and color of debussys preludes, pollini is truly the dean of living pianists the. Even for listeners who have venerated the piano playing of maurizio pollini ever since he won the chopin competition in 1960, even for listeners who have publicly averred that pollini is bar none the greatest living chopin player, even for listeners who have worshipped his recordings of chopin s etudes, preludes, polonaises, ballades, and scherzos, there has always been a. He is known for performances of compositions by chopin and debussy, among others. In this concert, he presents the first piano concerto with christian thielemann in the philharmonie.
Maurizio pollini discography under development beethoven, ludwig van boulez, pierre brahms, johannes chopin, frederic prokofiev, sergei stravinsky, igor webern, anton labels all. This release commemorates maurizio pollinis 70th birthday year with new recordings of chopins 24 preludes op. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. Apr 18, 2017 of course we all wish pollini a speedy recovery. Apr 15, 20 but pollinis mastery of the keyboard is beyond reproach, and it was little wonder that the music center at strathmore was packed sunday afternoon for a program of chopin and debussy that. Hy is ook n voorstander van moderne komponiste soos pierre boulez, luigi nono, karlheinz stockhausen, giacomo manzoni, salvatore sciarrino en bruno maderna. Maurizio pollini published the most famous album chopin. Nov 07, 2011 listen to your favorite songs from chopin by maurizio pollini now. Provided to youtube by universal music group chopin.
Chopin collection maurizio pollini 9cd set deutsche. Maurizio pollini born january 5, 1942 is an italian pianist. Maurizio pollini was born in 1942 and studied with carlo lonati and carlo vidusso. The tumbling opening cascade of schumanns allegro in b minor was smudged and there was some generous pedalling to cover up a few sins of old age but occasional signs of majesty shone through in pollinis forthright playing. Sunday, april 8, 2018 at 3pm symphony hall maurizio. Chopin, maurizio pollini polonaises releases discogs. Download the sheet music book of all chopin 24 preludes here. Its not surprising, since he has been a pianist par excellence for decades. Maurizio pollini at the 1960 chopin competition youtube. He has also championed and performed works by contemporary composers such as pierre boulez, karlheinz stockhausen, george benjamin, roberto carnevale, gianluca cascioli and bruno maderna. Maurizio pollini chopin 24 preludes 1519 34 youtube. This release commemorates maurizio pollini s 70th birthday year with new recordings of chopin s 24 preludes op. Maurizio pollini playing chopin s piano concerto no.
Thus did schumann describe the first movement of his fantasie in c major to. Music profile for maurizio pollini, born 5 january 1942. Superficially this may seem dull, especially inasmuch as chopin s output does not fall as easily into earlymiddlelate categories as that of most other composers. Maurizio pollini is one of the most cerebral and dazzling pianists of all time. In the early and mid60s, however, pollini hesitated, withdrawing from the scene for further study with arturo benedetti michelangeli. Pollinis concert and recording careers were launched, and his made his recording debut on the emi label with the philharmonia orchestra, playing chopins piano concerto no.
Since completing his recordings of most of the major. No music collection should be without maurizio pollinis legendary chopin recordings. The same holds true for his new barcarolle and polonaisefantasie. Pollini made his recital debut aged nine and won the chopin piano competition in 1960. Sunday, april 8, 2018 at 3pm symphony hall maurizio pollini piano notes on the program frederic chopin 18101849 prelude in csharp minor, opus 45 1841 after leaving his native poland with the hopes of establishing a career as a touring virtuoso, frederic chopin found his.
Maurizio pollini frederic chopin maurizio pollini frederic chopin etudes op. Listen to your favorite songs from chopin by maurizio pollini now. Maurizio pollini pollini made his recital debut aged nine and won the chopin piano competition in 1960. His father was the architect gino pollini, one of the leading representatives of italian rationalism and also an expert violinist. Twenty years ago maurizio pollini recorded the first book of debussys preludes, investing years of experience into its dozen pieces. Coro filarmonico di praga, the chamber orchestra of europe. Pollini s concert and recording careers were launched, and his made his recording debut on the emi label with the philharmonia orchestra, playing chopin s piano concerto no. Chopin has remained one of the staples of maurizio pollinis career both on record and in the concert hall for more than half a century. Even for listeners who have venerated the piano playing of maurizio pollini ever since he won the chopin competition in 1960, even for listeners who have publicly averred that pollini is bar none the greatest living chopin player, even for listeners who have worshipped his recordings of chopins etudes, preludes, polonaises, ballades, and scherzos, there has always been a. The first video is from 2002, the second around 1960. Get a special offer and listen to over 60 million songs, anywhere with amazon music unlimited. His first recording was for emi, a disc of chopins first piano concerto still a prime recommendation after which he didnt record until 1971 when he started his association with dg.
Jan 16, 2016 the exceptional global career of maurizio pollini began in 1960 when he won first prize at the international fryderyk chopin piano competition in warsaw. His recordings and performances range from works by johann sebastian bach to ludwig van beethoven to karlheinz stockhausen. Pianist maurizio pollinis mastery is beyond reproach, but. Both sets of chopins etudes can be as fiendishly difficult for the performer as they are mesmerizing for the listener, yet maurizio pollini makes them sound as if they pose no problems whatsoever for him in this 1972 recording. Superficially this may seem dull, especially inasmuch as chopins output does not fall as easily into earlymiddlelate categories as that of most other composers. From the etudes to the nocturnes, the preludes and polonaises to the ballades and sonatas and more, pollinis technical mastery and musicality sparkle. Etudes, preludes, polonaises to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover.
Born in milan in 1942, pollini studied piano, composition and conducting at the milan conservatory and later continued his studies with arturo benedetti michelangeli. May 08, 2017 24 videos play all chopin 24 preludes maurizio pollini, 1975 minamutv chopin 12 etudes, op. Chopin etudes, preludes, polonaises maurizio pollini this exhaustive set of chopin classics is deftly handled by the nimble genius of pollini pictured. Every one of the etudes is played with easy precision, energy, and an entirely enjoyable musicality that demonstrates why chopins etudes are no mere exercises and are. Preludes ii on this contribution to debussys centenary the pianist is close to his recent best. Chopin collection maurizio pollini 9 cd set by chopin, frederic on cd. Nocturnes by maurizio pollini on amazon music unlimited. The italian pianists fullbodied sound gives the preludes a strong plysical impact, miles away from the foggy sonorities that many pianists still. The concept of maurizio pollinis latest chopin recital albums has been chronological presentation of chopins works. Its a mammoth set, too, so itll keep you occupied for quite a while.
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