FREDERIC CHOPIN

 

Études & Six Polish Songs

 

Six transcriptions of Polish Songs by Chopin, S.480

1. Życzenie -The Maiden's Wish (Op. 74 No. 1)

2. Wiosna – Spring (Op. 74 No. 2)

3. Narzeczony - The Bridegroom (Op. 74 No. 15)

4. Moja Pieszczotka - My Darling (Op. 74 No. 12)

5. Pierścień - The Ring (Op. 74 No. 14)

6. Hulanka – A Drinking Song (Op. 74 No. 4)

 

Twelve Études Op.10

7. No. 1 in C major

8. No. 2 in A minor

9. No. 3 in E major

10. No. 4 in C sharp minor

11. No. 5 in G flat major

12. No. 6 in E flat minor

13. No. 7 in C major

14. No. 8 in F major

15. No. 9 in F minor

16. No. 10 in A flat major

17. No. 11 in E flat major

18. No. 12 in C minor

 

Twelve Études Op.25

19. No. 1 in A flat major

20. No. 2 in F minor

21. No. 3 in F major

22. No. 4 in A minor

23. No. 5 in E minor

24. No. 6 in G sharp minor

25. No. 7 in C sharp minor

26. No. 8 in D flat major

27. No. 9 in G flat major

28. No. 10 in B minor

29. No. 11 in A minor

30. No. 12 in C minor

 

Luiza Borac

 

Award winning pianist Luiza Borac with a recording of Chopin’s groundbreaking Études and Six Polish Songs (transcribed Lizst). These virtuoso works were showcases for Chopin’s friendly rival Franz Liszt, who went on to transcribe six of the former’s Polish Songs. For Luiza, this recital has musical as well as personal significance as it pays tribute to her long-time supporter and producer, the late John Barnes. He was a true friend of Avie and introduced several other young artists to the label. Luiza’s Chopin was his last studio recording.

 

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