Pianist Ludmil Angelov offers very interesting and original interpretations of some of Chopin's little known early works. As a performer who constantly looks for new opportunities for his artistic realisation, Ludmil Angelov demonstrates in this recital release his abilities as pianist of a style of his own - with original conceptions and analyses of each of the performed works, each interpreted in an individual manner, fascinating with the softness and flexibility of tone, melody and harmony. His virtuosity, brilliance, warmth and lyricism which impress the listener, combine with a multi-coloured palette of sound nuances. All this is in confirmation of the successful career of the pianist, first-prize winner of the World Piano Masters International Competition of Monte Carlo, 1997, who has toured extensively on the world's major stages. The present release received the GRAND PRIX DU DISQUE FRÉDÉRIC CHOPIN award in Warszaw, 2000.
Recorded in Bulgaria Concert Hall, Sofia, September 1998
FRÉDÉRIC CHOPIN · COMPLETE RONDOS & VARIATIONS
Track Listing
[1] Rondo, op. 1 8'04"
in C minor: Allegro
[2] Variations on a German National Air, op. posth. 7'04"
in E major:
Introduction - A capriccio
Theme - Andantino
Var. 1 - Elegantemente
Var. 2 - Scherzando
Var. 3 - Tranquillamente
Var. 4 - Meno mosso
Tempo di Valse
[3] Rondo a la Mazur, op.5 7'56"
in F major: Vivace
[4] Rondo, op. posth. 73 8'21"
in C major: Allegro maestoso
[5] Rondo, op. 16 9'17"
in E-flat major:
Introduction - Andante
Rondo - Allegro vivace
[6] Variations Brillantes on a Theme from Hérold's "Ludovic" 6'56"
in B-flat major:
Introduction - Allegro maestoso
Theme - Allegro moderato
Lento
Scherzo vivace
DDD 48'03"
Participating
LUDMIL ANGELOV, piano