Credits:

Martha Argerich, Naruhiko Kawaguchi, Bruce Liu, Tomasz Ritter

Description:

Shigehiko Kawaguchi, Littler, Bruce Liu, and Argerich! A feast of Graf and rard instruments brought to life in Warsaw. The National Fryderyk Chopin Institute (NIFC), a Polish national institution dedicated to recreating the sounds of Chopins era using period instruments. At the first Chopin International Period Instrument Competition (2018)a major turning point for the instituteShigehiko Kawaguchi won second place, raising the profile of the fortepiano. This recording features a live performance from the opening concert held prior to the second competition in 2023. In addition to Tomasz Rittel, the winner of the first competition, and Shigehiko Kawaguchi, who took second place, Bruce Liu, winner of the 18th International Chopin Piano Competition, performed on the fortepiano, generating great anticipation with a program centered on Beethoven. A su