Mastering the etudes chopins etudes and the art of the piano corresponds with each parallel chapter of genius of the piano chopins twentyseven etudes constitute a virtual compendium of piano technique. Before chopin, there was a tradition of writing studies for the development of keyboard technique, but the pieces were primarily didactic. Wilhelm backhauss pioneering 1928 chopin etudes remains a formidable achievement. The second of chopins set of three new etudes from 1839 is as cheerful as the first of the set is dark and restless. Covers performances of a song with the same name by different artists. Backhauss chopin may have been thought startlingly brusque by some and yet a couple of modulating arpeggios inserted between the d flat waltz and the a minor etude op. Ultimately editions will disagree with each other, and finding that best edition will be elusive. Compilations other albums which feature this performance of the song. Of the three nouvelle etudes, im most taken with luganskys lovely rhetorical touches and alluring interplay of voices between the left hand duplets and right hand triplets. There are twentyseven compositions overall, comprising two separate collections of twelve, numbered op. Frederic chopin, franz liszt, johannes brahms, anton rubinstein.
He shows enormous technical security and some imaginative touches, although there is limited colour and charm. Nevertheless, many of his composition are very evocative of subjective images, and titles remained attached. Wilhelm backhaus chopin, an album by frederic chopin, wilhelm backhaus on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. May 11, 2011 wilhelm backhaus plays chopin etudes op. The waltzes, of which we have two, are subtly nuanced with tasteful rubato applied. Frederic francois chopin 18101849 legendary recordings by wilhelm backhaus. The eight transcriptions of chopins black key etude op 10 no 5 by leopold godowsky by gregory scott taylor a lecture recital essay submitted to the faculty of the university of miami in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree.
Chopin, fr d ric pdf militarism and antimilitarism. The most original and inspired master of the piano, as well as one of the truly immortal composers, chopins influence is as fresh and strong today as it was when he first amazed the world back in 1831. Re godowsky chopin etudes, yes, i have all of them in pdf format. Chopin etudes urtext opus 10 and opus 25 etuden by. Chopin, wilhelm backhaus chopin etudes chopin, wilhelm backhaus. During his lifetime, chopin sent multiple manuscripts to different publishing houses to be printed simultaneously. The authority and conviction backhaus brings to this score, one he had been. Buy wilhelm backhaus plays chopin, complete etudes opp. Backhaus was a wonderful pianist, not really representative of the german style. In the course of the series we find the paradigms for everything our hands could ever be called upon to do. A technical, musical, and historical analysis of frederic chopins etudes, op. Return to the main page of the 78rpm collectors community the 78rpm collectors community is a social network and research centre for collectors of 78rpm recordings, phonographs, memorabilia, recording machines and the history of the 78 rpm recording era.
Versions different performances of the song by the same artist. Chopin wilhelm backhaus chopin recital 1951, vinyl. Wilhelm backhaus bachaus on some record labels 26 march 1884 5 july 1969 was a german pianist and pedagogue. Chopin also liked to constantly tweak his scores, even after publication. I once heard him play the chopin etudes and it was remarkable. Chopin, backhaus, wilhelm etudes op 10 etudes op 25. No i absoulately cant navigate around that russian site ihatepop. That is to say that someone listening and not watching the pianists hands must not be able to tell that the pianist is. Vladimir horowitz was suitably impressed by backhaus chopin etudes and listening to both sets, recorded over.
To the pianist, they offered an entirely new set of technical challenges, while also becoming a regular part of the concert. Click to activate the english subtitles for the presentation 00. I dont think ive ever come across any pianist that has such total control and mastery of all 24 chopin etudes and their technical difficulties quite the way backhaus demonstrates in this. Trois nouvelles etudes 3 free sheet music by chopin. Wilhelm backhaus 26 march 1884 5 july 1969 was a german pianist and pedagogue. In the course of the series we find the paradigms for everything our hands. Wilhelm backhaus bio, albums, pictures naxos classical. Pianist uk wilhelm backhaus holds a place among pianists roughly comparable to that of everest among mountains. Chopin maurizio pollini etudes 2009, cardboard sleeve. Our new desktop experience was built to be your music destination. Sauers, godowskys, and backhauss budapest recitals in the.
Nevertheless, many of his composition are very evocative of subjective images, and titles remained attached to some pieces in particular tristesse, raindrop, etc. Wilhelm backhaus chopin by frederic chopin on spotify. By the way all great french organists were and are also amazing pianists. Traces of selfconscious rubato seep through the slow, lyrical selections, but few pianists play all. The berceuse is exquisite, enhanced by a diaphanous pearllike tone. The etudes by frederic chopin are three sets of etudes solo studies for the piano published during the 1830s.
Does anyone have the sheet music or at least the link to the free sheet music to godowskys versions of chopins etudes. Acclaimed as the greatest composer for piano, frederic chopin s works have been recorded by all the great pianists of the recording era. In the first one in c major not a single note fell under the piano. Henle verlag chopin etudes urtext opus 10 and opus 25 by chopin zimmermann at wwbw. He was particularly well known for his interpretations of mozart, beethoven, schumann, chopin and brahms. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In andantes beautifully packaged backhaus edition, youll find yourself marveling at these famous 1928 vintage recordings, vividly brought to life by excellent remasterings. Gilels, wilhelm backhaus, and, perhaps closest of all to the style and heart of chopin, dinu lipatti. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for its ground breaking search for neglected musical gems. Wilhelm backhaus plays chopin, complete etudes opp.
Mastering the chopin etudes and other essays by whiteside, abby. Ekier is the most recent scholarly edition of chopins works. The purpose of the etude is to strengthen the students facility with polyrhythm. Despite the lefthand metric regularity, theres no hint of monotony.
Its like facebook but for collectors of all things 78rpm related. Chopin always used only generic titles for his compositions etudes, preludes, nocturnes, ballades, etc. He then had some lessons for around a year with eugen dalbert in frankfurt, but after this received no more formal training. Chopinbackhaus romanze from piano concerto no 1 in e op 11. Etudes wilhelm backhaus music skip to main content. Backhaus download free sheet music and scores scorser. I dont think ive ever come across any pianist that has such total control and mastery of all 24 chopin etudes and their technical difficulties quite the way backhaus demonstrates in this 1927 recording. The stylistic sympathy and technical elan wilhelm backhaus brought to his pioneering 1928 hmv set of chopins etudes had largely eroded when he came to make his early 1950s chopin recordings for decca. Wilhelm backhaus bio, albums, pictures naxos classical music. The chopin selection which follows further demonstrates backhaus affinity for the composer. This set of 12 etudes, dedicated to liszt, represents a new form. Chopin, backhaus, wilhelm etudes op 10 etudes op 25 music. Backhaus began his training at the leipzig conservatory at the age of ten under alois reckendorf. The chopin etudes are for pianists who are already at a highly advanced technical level.
331 1005 1195 872 255 1478 64 115 805 1383 840 1199 1161 277 258 504 699 18 405 279 1099 1234 332 1430 31 338 1145 652 1324 1473 220 129 1006 1285 568 532 912