Chopin: Piano Sonata No. 2 & other works

What joy to rediscover such energy on a disc, even more when she combines it with such courageous risk-taking! — Diapason, May 2017, 5 out of 5 stars More…

Release Date: 26th May 2017
Catalogue No: NIFCCD631
Label: Frederick Chopin Institute
Length: 72 minutes

Chopin: Nocturne No.2 in F-Sharp Major, Op. 15

Work length4:20

$1.00

$1.25

Angela Hewitt

Chopin: Etude No.5 in G-Flat Major, Op. 10

Work length1:59

$1.00

$1.25

Angela Hewitt

Chopin: Prelude No.9 in E Major, Op. 28

Work length1:42

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$1.25

Angela Hewitt

Chopin: Prelude No.10 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 28

Work length0:35

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$1.25

Angela Hewitt

Chopin: Prelude No.11 in B Major, Op. 28

Work length0:33

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$1.25

Angela Hewitt

Chopin: Prelude No.12 in G-Sharp Minor, Op. 28

Work length1:23

$1.00

$1.25

Angela Hewitt

Chopin: Polonaise No. 5 in F sharp minor, Op. 44

Work length11:04

$2.05

$2.55

Angela Hewitt

Chopin: Etude No.4 in a Minor, Op. 25

Work length1:46

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$1.25

Angela Hewitt

Chopin: Etude No.7 in C Major, Op. 10

Work length1:48

$1.00

$1.25

Angela Hewitt

Chopin: Fantasia in F minor, Op. 49

Work length14:11

$2.05

$2.55

Angela Hewitt

Chopin: Mazurkas No.1 in G Major, Op. 50

Work length2:31

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$1.25

Angela Hewitt

Chopin: Mazurkas No.2 in A-Flat Major, Op. 50

Work length3:11

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$1.25

Angela Hewitt

Chopin: Mazurkas No.3 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 50

Work length4:59

$1.00

$1.25

Angela Hewitt

Chopin: Sonata in B-Flat Minor, No.2, Op. 35

Work length22:49

$4.50

$5.65

Angela Hewitt

I. Grave (Doppio movimento)

Track length5:18

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II. Scherzo

Track length6:30

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III. Marche funèbre, lento

Track length9:09

$1.50

$1.90

IV. Finale, Presto

Track length1:52

$1.00

$1.25

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Angela Hewitt numbers among the most distinguished pianists of our time. She specializes in the music of J. S. Bach, but few remember that already in 1980 at the Chopin Competition, she revealed her uncommon talent and, though she did not win a prize, she certainly did figure among the most interesting artistic personalities. Unfortunately, almost ‘[n]o one at the time, among the jury, the critics or the audience, stood up for this brilliant pianist. […] One thing, however, is certain: her competition performances of Chopin’s works, despite the technical glitches, are impressive for their maturity and their individual stamp. The 22-year-old Angela Hewitt has a perfect grasp of the sense of Chopin’s rubato, creates subtle phrasing and employs a refined, rounded sound, although perhaps of limited amplitude (one would like to say “womanly”).’*

Her competition recordings are being brought back by The Fryderyk Chopin Institute in its Blue Series, which reminds listeners of the most interesting performances of the Fryderyk Chopin International Piano Competition.

*From Marcin Gmys’ text in the CD booklet

Reviews

Diapason May 2017

What joy to rediscover such energy on a disc, even more when she combines it with such courageous risk-taking!

June 2017

Many qualities of the mature pianist are readily recognisable in the 22-year-old contestant, among them careful attention to Chopin’s polyphony, with often surprising though natural voice-leading; a deftly calibrated sound palette; and a strong point of view in virtually every work. Hewitt devotees will find this release irresistible…and, no doubt, all lovers of Chopin will find interesting, even provocative interpretative insights

Chopin: Piano Sonata No. 2 & other works

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