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| Marc-André Hamelin. Sonatas Nos. 2 & 3, two Nocturnes (Op. 27), Berceuse & Barcarolle. “Sensibility and a brilliant technique in equal measure.” - The Times. |
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| 1 Berceuse for piano in D flat major, Op. 57, CT. 7 |
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| 2 Piano Sonata No. 2 in B flat minor, Op. 35, CT. 202: Grave - Doppio movimento |
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| 3 Piano Sonata No. 2 in B flat minor, Op. 35, CT. 202: Scherzo |
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| 4 Piano Sonata No. 2 in B flat minor, Op. 35, CT. 202: Marche funèbre |
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| 5 Piano Sonata No. 2 in B flat minor, Op. 35, CT. 202: Presto |
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| 6 Nocturnes (2) for piano, Op. 27, CT. 114-115: Nocturne in C sharp minor: Larghetto |
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| 7 Nocturnes (2) for piano, Op. 27, CT. 114-115: Nocturne in D flat major: Lento sostenuto |
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| 8 Barcarolle for piano in F sharp major, Op. 60, CT. 6 |
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| 9 Piano Sonata No. 3 in B minor, Op. 58, CT. 203: Allegro maestoso |
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| 10 Piano Sonata No. 3 in B minor, Op. 58, CT. 203: Scherzo: Molto vivace |
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| 11 Piano Sonata No. 3 in B minor, Op. 58, CT. 203: Largo |
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| 12 Piano Sonata No. 3 in B minor, Op. 58, CT. 203: Finale: Presto non tanto |
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Album Review
Two different sides of composer Frédéric Chopin highlight the two sides of pianist March-André Hamelin on this 2008 recording. The four single movement works here -- the Berceuse, the Barcarolle and the two Nocturnes Opus 27 -- require a superlative technique to pull them off, but they need more of a poetic sensibility to put them across to the listener. On the other hand, the two big four movement works -- the Sonatas in B flat minor and B minor -- demand superhuman technique, but require less of a poetic sensibility. As his many previous Hyperion recordings have demonstrated, Hamelin is one heck of a technician and his performances here have a fire, passion and charisma that recall the great pre-War Chopin players. His heroic tone and blazing attack in the Sonatas opening movements is staggering, his incandescent velocity in the B flat minor Sonata's closing Presto stunning and the scorching ferocity of his B minor Sonata's closing Presto non tanto truly overwhelming. But Hamelin is also a poet and his nuanced touch in the Berceuse, sensuous phrasing in the C sharp minor Nocturne and evocative coloring in the Trio of the B minor Sonata's Scherzo hit the sweet spot. Captured in clear but warm digital sound, these performances are well-worth hearing by anyone who admires the composer or the pianist or simply enjoys great piano playing. ~ James Leonard, All Music Guide
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