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Études

Ian Holtham, piano. Chopin’s twenty-four Études, Op. 10 and Op. 25: perfect examples of their genre, wonderfully innovative in texture and uncompromisingly challenging in technical difficulty.

Ian Holthampiano Frédéric Chopincomposer Leopold Godowskycomposer
  • CatalogueMD 3134
  • Released1994
  • Playing time67 minutes 48 seconds

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  1. Études, Op. 10Frédéric Chopin 12 movements28:51
    1. 1 No. 1 in C major (Allegro) 2:20
    2. 2 No. 2 in A minor (Allegro) 1:39
    3. 3 No. 3 in E major (Lento ma non troppo) 3:49
    4. 4 No. 4 in C♯ minor (Presto) 2:15
    5. 5 No. 5 in G♭ major (Vivace) 1:52
    6. 6 No. 6 in E♭ minor (Andante) 3:14
    7. 7 No. 7 in C major (Vivace) 1:39
    8. 8 No. 8 in F major (Allegro) 2:39
    9. 9 No. 9 in F minor (Allegro molto agitato) 1:49
    10. 10 No. 10 in A♭ major (Vivace assai) 2:27
    11. 11 No. 11 in E♭ major (Allegretto) 2:21
    12. 12 No. 12 in C minor (Allegro con fuoco) 2:47
  2. Études, Op. 25Frédéric Chopin 12 movements30:43
    1. 13 No. 1 in A♭ major (Allegro sostenuto) 2:41
    2. 14 No. 2 in F minor (Presto) 1:24
    3. 15 No. 3 in F major (Allegro) 2:04
    4. 16 No. 4 in A minor (Agitato) 1:50
    5. 17 No. 5 in E minor (Vivace) 2:57
    6. 18 No. 6 in G♯ minor (Allegro) 2:01
    7. 19 No. 7 in C♯ minor (Lento) 4:39
    8. 20 No. 8 in D♭ major (Vivace legato) 1:16
    9. 21 No. 9 in G♭ major (Allegro vivace) 1:01
    10. 22 No. 10 in B minor (Allegro con fuoco) 4:09
    11. 23 No. 11 in A minor (Lento – Allegro con brio) 4:00
    12. 24 No. 12 in C minor (Allegro molto, con fuoco) 2:41
  3. Four Studies on Chopin’s ÉtudesLeopold Godowsky 4 movements8:14
    1. 25 No. 1: Op. 10 No. 1 2:36
    2. 26 No. 3: Op. 10 No. 2: Study for the left hand alone 1:51
    3. 27 No. 4: Op. 10 No. 2: “Ignis Fatuus” 2:06
    4. 28 No. 47: Op. 10 No. 5 & Op. 25 No. 9: “Badinage” 1:41

This disc reveals the mastery and control of the keyboard which makes Ian Holtham such an exciting and highly acclaimed pianist.

Also included are four studies by Leopold Godowsky that take Chopin’s études as compositional points of departure. They rank among the most demanding and intriguing works ever conceived for the piano.

Reviews

One must still admire Holtham’s tenacity in such difficult repertory and his maintenance of clarity and musicianship in the face of such odds.

— Tony Way, The Age - Green Guide

shows the mastery and control of the keyboard which makes Holtham such an exciting performer … Melbourne is indeed lucky to have such a resident talent.

— 3MBS FM Libretto

Artists

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Ian Holtham

piano

Professor Ian Holtham is one of Australia’s most distinguished and highly regarded pianists and pedagogues. His performances of the great Classical and Romantic repertoire have drawn packed houses and strong critical acclaim for many years.

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Frédéric Chopin

composer

Frédéric Chopin (1810–1849) was a Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the early Romantic period. He wrote almost exclusively for the piano and remains one of its defining poetic voices.

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Leopold Godowsky

composer

Godowsky's Studies on Chopin's Études turn already demanding pieces into labyrinths of counterpoint, left-hand bravura and interlocking textures. His Passacaglia and Schubert song paraphrases share the same dense, glittering pianism.

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Technical credits

  • Recording Engineer Martin Wright
  • Editing Engineer Martin Wright
  • Thanks to John McKinlay
    Stephen Duns
  • Credit Donald Thornton
    Leslie van der Sluys

Details

List price
$25.00 AUD
Total playing time
67 minutes 48 seconds
Release date
Categories
Classical, Keyboard
Genre
Romantic & Impressionist
Musical work copyright
© 1994 Move Records
Sound recording copyright
℗ 1994 Move Records
Catalogue
MD 3134
EAN
9314574313420

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