Chopin: The Essentials

Frederic Chiu, Brigitte Engerer, Olga Kern, Jon Nakamatsu, Alain Planés, Alexandre Tharaud, Cedric Tiberghien, Nobuyuki Tsujii, Warsaw Philarmonic Orchestra, conducted by Antoni Witt

Idealised by romantic myth, Frederic Chopin is undoubtedly one of the most celebrated composers in history. This virtuoso pianist devoted his whole output to his instrument and developed a unique style which made him ‘an extraordinary artist’ (Berlioz). Here the musicians of harmonia mundi present some of his most famous pieces, a glimpse of the inner world of this genius who ‘made use of art solely to fulfil his own tragic destiny’ (Liszt)