Raul Koczalski was a Polish pianist who studied with Chopin's pupil Karol Mikuli and went on to become one of the most acclaimed Chopin interpreters of the early 20th century. Koczalski's command resulted not only from his inborn sympathy with his countryman's style, but from his understanding of musical styles and pianism as Chopin understood them. Accented gorgeously with a masterful cantabile rubato, Koczalski makes the familiar rhythms and melodies dance with unassuming grace.
7 Waltz No. 6 in D Flat Major, Op. 64, No. 1, 'Minute Waltz'
8 Prelude No. 15 in D Flat Major, Op. 28, 'Raindrop'
9 Waltz No. 3 in a Minor, Op. 34, No. 2
10 Polonaise No. 3 in a Major, Op. 40, No. 1, 'Military'
11 Mazurka No. 31 in a Flat Major, Op. 50, No. 2
12 Fantaisie in F minor, Op. 49
13 Nocturne No. 9 in B Major, Op. 32, No. 1
14 Fantaisie-Impromptu in C Sharp minor, Op. 66
- Disc 2 -
1 Etude No. 8 in F Major, Op. 10
2 Impromptu No. 1 in a Flat Major, Op. 29
3 Sonata No. 3 in B minor, Op. 58
4 Waltz No. 3 in A minor, Op. 34, No. 2, 'Grande Valse Brillante'
5 Waltz No. 4 in F Major, Op. 34, No. 3
6 Waltz No. 8 in a Flat Major, Op. 64, No. 3
7 Ecossaise No. 1 in D Major, Op. 72
8 Ecossaise No. 2 in G minor, Op. 72
9 Ecossaise No. 3 in D Flat Major, Op. 72
10 Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21 - Raoul Koczalski/Berlin Radio Orchestra
Raul Koczalski was a Polish pianist who studied with Chopin's pupil Karol Mikuli and went on to become one of the most acclaimed Chopin interpreters of the early 20th century. Koczalski's command resulted not only from his inborn sympathy with his countryman's style, but from his understanding of musical styles and pianism as Chopin understood them. Accented gorgeously with a masterful cantabile rubato, Koczalski makes the familiar rhythms and melodies dance with unassuming grace.
