Four Ballades/Polonaise in F Sharp Minor Op44

On this CD:

1. Ballade for piano No. 1 in G minor, Op. 23, CT 2 (Four Ballades)
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
Performed by Vlado Perlemuter

2. Ballade for piano No. 2 in F major, Op. 38, CT 3 (Four Ballades)
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
Performed by Vlado Perlemuter

3. Ballade for piano No. 3 in A flat major, Op. 47, CT 4 (Four Ballades)
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
Performed by Vlado Perlemuter

4. Ballade for piano No. 4 in F minor, Op. 52, CT 5 (Four Ballades)
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
Performed by Vlado Perlemuter

5. Polonaise for piano in F sharp minor, Op. 44, CT 154
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
Performed by Vlado Perlemuter

6. Polonaise-fantasy for piano in A flat major, Op. 61, CT 156
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
Performed by Vlado Perlemuter

Editorial Reviews
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Vlado Perlemuter was a great Chopin player. The Ballades may not be his greatest Chopin recordings, but they are great nonetheless. You can go to Artur Rubinstein for more powerful climaxes--and you should, since no one pianist can tell you everything about a great piece of music. Then come back to Perlemuter for his almost vocal expression, his exquisite nuances, the way he makes a phrase so poignantly effective. The two Polonaises, recorded later, are surprisingly stronger in technique. Follow Perlemuter through the meanderings of the Polonaise- Fantaisie and hear the way he guides you through a meaningful experience. This isn't a perfect recording but it's a treasure. --Leslie Gerber

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