Favorite recording(s) of Chopin's Polonaise-Fantaisie, Op. 61

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aquablob

January 22, 2009, 09:33:32 AM
(In response to a recent post on the Chopin Recordings thread.)

In my opinion, Op. 61 is Chopin's strongest polonaise. Which recording(s) of this piece do you find most satisfying?

Herman

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January 22, 2009, 10:13:03 AM
As I said before I think Richter isn't always right in Chopin, but somehow the P-F (which is obviously the most interesting Polonaise) is a piece he really was obsessed with, and sometimes he came realy close to the mark.

orbital

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January 22, 2009, 11:50:48 AM
Quote from: George on January 22, 2009, 11:26:40 AM
Is the Sokolov commercially available?
I don't know, but it is orbitally available  ;D Let me know if you need it.

George

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January 22, 2009, 11:52:45 AM
Quote from: orbital on January 22, 2009, 11:50:48 AM
I don't know, but it is orbitally available  ;D Let me know if you need it.

Consider me needing it.  8)

Dancing Divertimentian

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January 22, 2009, 06:04:25 PM
Richter '72 and Cherkassky '69.

The two couldn't be more different, though. Richter is brooding, melancholic, with surges of violence.

Cherkassky is soaring, glittery, with stark contrasts.

Neither has a leg up but both are fitting depending on mood.   


Veit Bach-a baker who found his greatest pleasure in a little cittern which he took with him even into the mill and played while the grinding was going on. In this way he had a chance to have the rhythm drilled into him. And this was the beginning of a musical inclination in his descendants. JS Bach

Bogey

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January 22, 2009, 06:08:16 PM
Quote from: donwyn on January 22, 2009, 06:04:25 PM
Richter '72 and Cherkassky '69.

The two couldn't be more different, though. Richter is brooding, melancholic, with surges of violence.



Oh, I need this one.  Link if you do not mind. ;D
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Dancing Divertimentian

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January 22, 2009, 06:46:43 PM
Quote from: Bogey on January 22, 2009, 06:08:16 PM
Oh, I need this one.  Link if you do not mind. ;D

Yes, George is correct, Bill.

I'd grab it fast as it's recently gone OOP and the price may skyrocket.


Veit Bach-a baker who found his greatest pleasure in a little cittern which he took with him even into the mill and played while the grinding was going on. In this way he had a chance to have the rhythm drilled into him. And this was the beginning of a musical inclination in his descendants. JS Bach

aquablob

#16
January 22, 2009, 08:01:57 PM
I'll chime in with Moravec and Cziffra.

orbital

#17
January 23, 2009, 05:40:05 AM
Quote from: George on January 22, 2009, 11:52:45 AM
Consider me needing it.  8)
Quote from: aquariuswb on January 22, 2009, 11:57:56 AM
I, too, yen.
Got it, as soon as I have access to my external HD which should be sometime tomorrow.

George

#18
January 23, 2009, 06:10:37 AM
Quote from: orbital on January 23, 2009, 05:40:05 AM
Got it, as soon as I have access to my external HD which should be sometime tomorrow.

Thanks!

orbital

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January 24, 2009, 06:55:45 AM
George, aquaruiswb check PMs at your convenience.
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