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Chopin / Trifonov, Rajski, Polish Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra
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Chopin / Trifonov, Rajski, Polish Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra

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Composer
CHOPIN, FRYDERYK
Artist
Trifonov, Polska Filharmonia Kameralna Sopot, Rajski
Format
CD
Discs
1
Label
DUX
Released
Apr 30, 2013
Catalog #
DUX832
UPC
5902547008325

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CHOPIN Piano Concerto No. 1 in F?; Barcarolle; Impromptus: in A?, Op. 29; in F? , Op. 36; Tarantella in A? • Danil Trifonov (pn); Wojciech Rajski, cond; Polish CO Sopot • DUX 0832 (63:30)


It’s too bad that this disc, filled with brilliant, energized, and subtle piano playing should start almost anemically with an impassive statement from the chamber orchestra on the Chopin Piano Concerto. Of course this is a string orchestra, a defensible choice, but I still think the opening should be more emphatic. We see what we were missing the second Danil Trifonov enters, for he is a dynamic pianist, and yet one who plays the delicate pages of this concerto exquisitely without ever losing its forward thrust. There are few recordings of the Romance as beautiful as Trifonov’s, and few of the final Rondo as delightfully playful. The solo works are just as distinguished, including the quicksilver rendition of the Impromptu in A?. Trifonov has all the technique, and all the temperament that he needs, and yet everywhere he seems to be delighting in the music and not in what he can do with it. Some listeners might come to this disc for the novelty of hearing the concerto played by a string orchestra. They should be delighted with the pianist.


FANFARE: Michael Ullman

Tracklist 7 tracks

  1. 1 I. Allegro maestoso 20:33
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Allegro maestoso
    Duration
    20:33
    Composer
    Frédéric Chopin
    Performer
    Daniil Trifonov
    Ensemble
    Polish Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Wojciech Rajski
  2. 2 II. Romanza: Larghetto 10:33
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Romanza: Larghetto
    Duration
    10:33
    Composer
    Frédéric Chopin
    Performer
    Daniil Trifonov
    Ensemble
    Polish Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Wojciech Rajski
  3. 3 III. Rondo: Vivace 10:13
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Rondo: Vivace
    Duration
    10:13
    Composer
    Frédéric Chopin
    Performer
    Daniil Trifonov
    Ensemble
    Polish Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Wojciech Rajski
  4. 4 Barcarolle in F-Sharp Major, Op. 60 08:46
    Track
    4
    Title
    Barcarolle in F-Sharp Major, Op. 60
    Duration
    08:46
    Composer
    Frédéric Chopin
    Performer
    Daniil Trifonov
  5. 5 Impromptu No. 1 in A-Flat Major, Op. 29 03:55
    Track
    5
    Title
    Impromptu No. 1 in A-Flat Major, Op. 29
    Duration
    03:55
    Composer
    Frédéric Chopin
    Performer
    Daniil Trifonov
  6. 6 Impromptu No. 2 in F-Sharp Major, Op. 36 06:20
    Track
    6
    Title
    Impromptu No. 2 in F-Sharp Major, Op. 36
    Duration
    06:20
    Composer
    Frédéric Chopin
    Performer
    Daniil Trifonov
  7. 7 Tarantelle in A-Flat Major, Op. 43 03:07
    Track
    7
    Title
    Tarantelle in A-Flat Major, Op. 43
    Duration
    03:07
    Composer
    Frédéric Chopin
    Performer
    Daniil Trifonov