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New. Chopin: The Complete Études

Aaron Pilsan (piano)

Chopin: The Complete Études
Pilsan approaches these fiendishly difficult works as two dramatically coherent cycles, building the dramaturgy over a long arch.

Gramophone Magazine, Awards Issue 2026

New. Chopin: The Complete Études

Aaron Pilsan (piano)

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Pilsan approaches these fiendishly difficult works as two dramatically coherent cycles, building the dramaturgy over a long arch.

Gramophone Magazine, Awards Issue 2026

About

Pianist Aaron Pilsan had two dreams in life: to record both books of Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier and Chopin’s Études. These dreams have come true, as the Bach recordings have been released (Alpha 669 & 1034), and he now presents his recording of the Études Op. 10 and Op. 25, as well as the three posthumous Études – thus the complete set of Chopin’s Études.

According to Pilsan, “Bach reveals the polyphonic nature of Chopin. By playing Bach, I have sharpened my awareness of the multiple inner voices in Chopin, especially the left hand as a harmonic and rhythmic foundation, transforming Chopin into something architecturally rich.” The Austrian pianist distinguishes between the two cycles: Op. 10 is “direct, brilliant, and passionate, almost explosive”, while Op. 25 is “more refined and introspective”. He concludes: “Chopin used them pedagogically, but they are also profound artistic works, combining technical development with a wide emotional range.”

  • Release date: 25th Sep 2026
  • Label: Alpha
  • Catalogue number: ALPHA1270
  • Length: 66 minutes
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Contents and tracklist

Chopin: Études (12), Op. 10
Work length28:05
No. 1 in C Major
Track length2:05
No. 2 in A Minor
Track length1:32
No. 3 in E Major
Track length3:42
No. 4 in C-Sharp Minor
Track length2:08
No. 5 in G-Flat Major
Track length1:52
No. 6 in E-Flat Minor
Track length2:31
No. 7 in C Major
Track length1:33
No. 8 in F Major
Track length2:26
No. 9 in F Minor
Track length2:18
No. 10 in A-Flat Major
Track length2:30
No. 11 in E-Flat Major
Track length2:39
No. 12 in C Minor "Revolutionary"
Track length2:49
Chopin: Études (12), Op. 25
Work length32:24
No. 1 in A-Flat Major
Track length2:32
No. 2 in F Minor
Track length1:41
No. 3 in F Major
Track length2:01
No. 4 in A Minor
Track length1:57
No. 5 in E Minor
Track length3:36
No. 6 in G-Sharp Minor
Track length2:27
No. 7 in C-Sharp Minor
Track length5:25
No. 8 in D-Flat Major
Track length1:08
No. 9 in G-Flat Major
Track length1:06
No. 10 in B Minor
Track length4:01
No. 11 in A Minor
Track length3:43
No. 12 in C Minor
Track length2:47
Chopin: Trois Nouvelles Études
Work length5:37
No. 1, Andantino
Track length1:48
No. 2, Allegretto
Track length1:50
No. 3, Allegretto
Track length1:59

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Awards Issue 2026

Pilsan approaches these fiendishly difficult works as two dramatically coherent cycles, building the dramaturgy over a long arch.
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