Credits:

Abbey Simon

Description:

A complete collection of Chopins works for piano and orchestra performed by American pianist Abby Simon (19222019).A virtuoso who studied under Josef Hofmann at the Curtis Institute of Music and also received instruction from Leopold Godowsky and Harold Bauer, she served as a professor of piano at the Juilliard School beginning in 1977. These performances do more than simply showcase her technical prowess; they fully bring to life the fresh, vibrant music of the young Chopin with a brilliant tone.Naxos Japan

Tracklisting:

1.Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11, CT. 47: Allegro maestoso
2.Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11, CT. 47: Romanze (Larghetto)
3.Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11, CT. 47: Rondo (Vivace)
4.Variations on “La ci darem” from Mozart’s Don Giovanni, for piano & orchestra in B flat major, Op. 2
5.Andante spianato and Grande Polonaise f