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.
Avie AV2161