Chopin / Pogorelich Chopin CD

The present release is Ivo Pogorelich's first full Chopin studio recording in over 20 years. The legendary pianist Ivo Pogorelich has marked the classical music scene of our time. His unique musical talent and innovative approach have placed him among the most original music minds of today. Pogorelich's adventurous spirit, valued for the lucidity in his discovery of new capacities of musical expression, is cloaked in pianism of the highest aesthetic value, inimitable virtuosity and technical mastery. His evocative interpretations, shaped by a refined music taste, the likes of which are rare in our time, have broadened the horizons and understanding of piano literature by setting new standards for pianistic interpretation. Thanks to his uncompromising artistic criteria and dedicated search for the ideal of music expression, Pogorelich has, in over four decades of playing, realized authentic achievements, appreciated by both audiences and critics alike, while his concerts all over the world have gained the status of eagerly-awaited cult events.

1. Piano Sonata No. 3 in B minor, Op. 58 2. I. Allegro Maestoso 3. II. Scherzo: Molto Vivace 4. III. Largo 5. Finale: Presto Non Tanto 6. Nocturne, Op. 48, No. 1 7. Nocturne, Op 62, No. 2 8. Barcarolle in F-Sharp Major, Op. 60