4 Balladen; Barcarolle; Fantasie

by Frédéric Chopin / Krystian Zimerman

4 Balladen; Barcarolle; Fantasie cover art

Executed with profound emotional depth and technical brilliance, this celebrated recital finds the Polish virtuoso interpreting some of the most demanding solo piano literature of the Romantic era. The recording is widely praised for its balance of structural clarity and intense, expressive passion. It stands as a definitive modern reference point for these masterful compositions.

Genres

  • Romanticism

Tracklist

  1. Ballade Nr. 1 G-moll Op. 23 (Largo - Moderato - Presto Con Fuoco)
  2. Ballade Nr. 2 F-dur Op. 38 (Andantino - Presto Con Fuoco - Tempo I - Presto Con Fuoco - Agitato - Tempo I)
  3. Ballade Nr. 3 As-dur Op. 47 (Allegretto)
  4. Ballade Nr. 4 F-moll Op. 52 (Andante Con Moto)
  5. Barcarolle Fis-dur Op. 60 (Allegretto)
  6. Fantaisie F-moll Op. 49 (Marcia. Grave - Lento Sostenuto - Tempo I - Adagio Sostenuto - Allegro Assai)