If you love music of Chopin and admire Ashkenazy, you’ll no doubt enjoy these 13 CDs. Regarding the recordings, these span ten years from 1974 to 1984 and although the overall piano sound is well captured, there is some variation in the recording quality depending on the venue.
Performer: Vladimir Ashkenazy
Composer: Frederic Chopin
Number of Discs: 13
Label: Decca
Many considered Chopin to be the master, when it came to pieces written in the minor keys. The most common vehicle for expressing “blues” or “tragedy” in that era was the opera, but Chopin could accomplish it without the need for words. He knew how to express human pain and angst. Overall, this is indeed a beautifully played collection of Chopin’s work.
Overall, great music, its an investment for life and will definitely remain one of your favorite CD sets for several years to come. The recording quality is also quite good.
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