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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful 
Must Own Chopin Recital, July 2, 2001 By A Customer
This review is from: Chopin, Volume 1 (Audio CD) Evgeny Kissin first made his mark on the world by performing both Chopin piano concertos in one sitting...at the tender age of 12. Though he says that Bach is his favourite composer, I would say from listening to his performances that he has the best understanding of Chopin. To me, all of Kissin's Chopin performances are definitive. As a pianist, his recording are the ones I find most useful in shaping my own interpretation of pieces - because they are so beautiful. Chopin's performance on this CD, recorded live at Carnegie Hall, is astounding. He commences with a tremendous work, the Fantasy in F minor (a piece I have performed publicly as well). His performance is amazing. The subtle dynamics and virtuosic technique create a lovely interpretation.
Next is a set of 3 Waltzes. Though I feel Kissin's interpretation of the A flat major Grand Waltz Brilliante (op. 34) could be slowed down a hair, it is unquestionably rousing, and his performances of the other two waltzes are... Read more
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful The best Chopin "Fantasy & Scherzo no.2", May 21, 2000 By "davidsrx" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews This review is from: Chopin, Volume 1 (Audio CD) This is definitely one of the best Chopin recordings of Fantasy and Scherzo no.2. Kissin is at his best when he performs in front of a LIVE audience, and this CD proves it. I've listened to many versions of Chopin's Fantasy and Scherzo no.2, but none have even come close to Kissin's version of these masterpieces. He attacks both Chopin pieces with such authority and confidence that makes one feel like you're at his live Carnegie Hall recital. This is a fantastic CD. Get it now.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful WOW, November 1, 2000 By A Customer
This review is from: Chopin, Volume 1 (Audio CD) Two months ago, I had never heard of Kissin. Then I bought, in the Netherlands, a special 2 CD "Chopin collection" by Kissin; I see that these two CD's are in fact Chopin vols. 1 and 2 shown on this site. I got tears in my eyes when I listened. Of vol. 1, I have, until now, listened most often to the Valse Brillante (track 4); everytime it leaves me breathless. Absolutely fantastic! Also the vol. 2 is GREAT. As these are live recordings, coughing and other background noise is sometimes audible; on the other hand, the live atmosphere adds to the joy. The recording is good, as is the transparent sound of the Steinway.
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| 25 of 26 people found the following review helpful Must Own Chopin Recital, By A Customer This review is from: Chopin, Volume 1 (Audio CD) Evgeny Kissin first made his mark on the world by performing both Chopin piano concertos in one sitting...at the tender age of 12. Though he says that Bach is his favourite composer, I would say from listening to his performances that he has the best understanding of Chopin. To me, all of Kissin's Chopin performances are definitive. As a pianist, his recording are the ones I find most useful in shaping my own interpretation of pieces - because they are so beautiful. Chopin's performance on this CD, recorded live at Carnegie Hall, is astounding. He commences with a tremendous work, the Fantasy in F minor (a piece I have performed publicly as well). His performance is amazing. The subtle dynamics and virtuosic technique create a lovely interpretation. Next is a set of 3 Waltzes. Though I feel Kissin's interpretation of the A flat major Grand Waltz Brilliante (op. 34) could be slowed down a hair, it is unquestionably rousing, and his performances of the other two waltzes are... Read more 13 of 14 people found the following review helpful The best Chopin "Fantasy & Scherzo no.2", By "davidsrx" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews This review is from: Chopin, Volume 1 (Audio CD) This is definitely one of the best Chopin recordings of Fantasy and Scherzo no.2. Kissin is at his best when he performs in front of a LIVE audience, and this CD proves it. I've listened to many versions of Chopin's Fantasy and Scherzo no.2, but none have even come close to Kissin's version of these masterpieces. He attacks both Chopin pieces with such authority and confidence that makes one feel like you're at his live Carnegie Hall recital. This is a fantastic CD. Get it now. 7 of 8 people found the following review helpful WOW, By A Customer This review is from: Chopin, Volume 1 (Audio CD) Two months ago, I had never heard of Kissin. Then I bought, in the Netherlands, a special 2 CD "Chopin collection" by Kissin; I see that these two CD's are in fact Chopin vols. 1 and 2 shown on this site. I got tears in my eyes when I listened. Of vol. 1, I have, until now, listened most often to the Valse Brillante (track 4); everytime it leaves me breathless. Absolutely fantastic! Also the vol. 2 is GREAT. As these are live recordings, coughing and other background noise is sometimes audible; on the other hand, the live atmosphere adds to the joy. The recording is good, as is the transparent sound of the Steinway. |
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