CDChopin - Ballades and Scherzi / Ian Holtham, piano
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Product details
World-renowned pianist Ian Holtham is no stranger to Chopin; many of Melbourne's audiences would fondly remember his marathon concert recitals of the complete etudes, which he later recorded for Move on Etudes.
Holtham has now turned his attention to the complete ballades and scherzi of Chopin, undoubtedly amongst the composer's most individual and characteristic works, and stand among the most significant accomplishments of his output.
Track Listing
Ballade No. 1 in G minor, Op. 23
Ballade No. 2 in F major, Op. 38
Scherzo No. 1 in B minor, Op. 20
Scherzo No. 2 in B flat minor, Op. 31
Ballade No. 3 in A flat major, Op. 47
Scherzo No. 3 in C sharp minor, Op. 39
Scherzo No. 4 in E major, Op. 54
Ballade No. 4 in F minor, Op. 52
Press Quotes
“His finger work is neat and clean, and Chopin's music emerges with a kind of simple honesty ... Bravo to Holtham! Bravo to Move!”— Andrew Ford, The Australian Financial Review Magazine
“outstanding ... dramatic”— New Classics, UK
“Holtham is a master of poise; his playing holds in tension the ruminative and dramatic aspects of the music”— Tony Way - The Green Guide
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