Frédéric Chopin
Impromptu No. 3 in G-flat major, Op. 51
[0:00] Vivace – [2:18] Sostenuto – [3:46] Tempo I
12 Études, Op. 10
[5:23] 1. in C major, Allegro
12 Études, Op. 25
[7:21] 11. in A minor, Lento – Allegro con brio
2 Nocturnes, Op. 48
[10:59] 1. in C minor, Lento – [13:10] Poco più lento – [15:06] Doppio movimento
Polonaise in F-sharp minor, Op. 44
[17:07] (no tempo indication) – [21:57] Doppio movimento (Tempo di Mazurka) – [25:32] Tempo I (tempo di Polacca)
Maurizio Pollini, piano
February, 1960 (The 1st stage of “The 6th International Chopin Piano Competition” took place from 22nd to 28th February, but it is really hard to find the exact date of this recording. If anyone has information, please let me know.)
Warsaw, National Philharmonic Hall
(This performance was given at the 1st stage of “The 6th International Chopin Piano Competition”.)
* In his initial application he announced a slightly different program: “12 Études, Op. 10 – 2. in A minor” instead of “12 Études, Op. 25 – 11. in A minor”.
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