Yes, the 20th waltz. Here's the link to his CD sold at amazon.com. It's out of stock, so quite expensive to obtain from individual sellers.

http://www.amazon.com/Garrick-Ohlsson-Complete-Chopin-Waltzes/dp/B000000T93/ref=pd_sim_m_1/103-9225209-3632624

GARRICK OHLSSON recorded this waltz in his Chopin piano work set.

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"  What is your opinion on Chopin, how his works were affected by his constant illness and sorrow after Warsaw capture, and how he is a triumph and tragedy in history?  " - by Cyndia

This is tough! I think every composer has their own reflection in their composition. Can anybody help?

I totally agree. As one person said (I forgot who): "Chopin's conpositions are like cannons covered with flowers. If the Tasr knew Chopin's compositions were so estranged, he would've forbidden them." (something like this).

If I'm not mistaken, Schumann said that quote. I think I ask about that in one of the quizzes. Uh oh, I shouldn't have posted this reply  :twisted:

I totally agree that sonata No.3 is overshadowed by No.2. Sonata No.3 is perfect in every aspect of a traditional sonata, even though slightly modifed. Sonata No.2 is a big jump: no composer in history had ever done so before. The "Grave" part in the first movement is an example. Its effect is indescribable.

All rondos and variations are good. However I'm not especially interested in the Tarantella Op.43. Maybe I need to listen to it more  

Even Glenn Gould played this piece.

Can you send me his recording of this piece? Gould plays Chopin very differently.

Well, we may think of the 2 most famous nocturnes Op.27, the "Notre Dame Paris" prelude Op.28 No.17, and some of his "grande valses brillantes".

Bach and Chopin belong to different periods. Therefore the structural form in their music cannot be the same. Chopin is an innovator of piano music. His transformation of old structures and invention of new forms are amazing.

Listening helps a lot.

Finger habits are bad and should be avoided as much as possible.

Analysis is good but a pianist's memory should not be based on analysis.

When I was in my first years of piano, I memorized music by practising since I didn't really know how the music sounded. My teacher didn't play for me either.

"  What is your opinion on Chopin, how his works were affected by his constant illness and sorrow after Warsaw capture, and how he is a triumph and tragedy in history?  " - by Cyndia

This etude is very hard. I read somewhere that Horowitz could not attempt it.

I practiced the Barcarolle for 6 months and enjoy playing it until now. It's comparable to such large-scale works as 4 ballades and fantasia op.49. Dang Thai Son and Rafał Blechacz, winners of competition X and XV, played this wonderful work in the 1st stage.

Try Zimerman's version of the Barcarolle. His interpretation of the middle section is second to none, like singing. (PS: The barcarolle under the complete Chopin music is played by Zimerman by the way.)

I'll say that I have enjoyed Chopin's music as long as I remember, and I am familiar with most of his works, (from recordings and from playing) but I'm always pleasantly surprised when I discover a work that I somehow missed.  

For me, it's currently the Barcarolle, Op. 60.  I have a recording of Pollini playing the 4 Scherzi, and on the disc are also the Berceuse and the Barcarolle, but to me, they were almost afterthoughts, and I didn't pay them much mind until I decided to really listen to them.  The Berceuse is nice, but the Barcarolle has some beautiful harmonies in the middle A major section (or is it F# minor?) that are very moving.

Well, I'm going to attempt learning this piece, but I doubt I'll ever get it under my fingers to the point that I'd like!  

If there was a Chopin work or works that made you do a double take, which one was it?

Chuck

I decided not to store the complete Chopin mp3 on my domain anymore to make this site legal. Fortunately, another site accepted to store them even though it has nothing to do with music over there. So I will delete all mp3 files off the server soon.

Thank you for your replies. I will be happy to have you as moderators. As you know, moderators will monitor the assigned topic, facilitate discussion and organize users and their messages. The forum is not crowded now but it may be in the future. Therefore I really appreciate your help. Thanks again.

PDF, please tell me the topic that you like.
MorrisseyMan, you will be moderator of Chopin as composers and Essays on Chopin. You might want to select one in the future.

Does anyone know who said this: If Mozart had lived in Chopin's time, he would have written his piano concertos like Chopin's.