Ronald Farren-Price Plays Chopin
With a virtuosity that has become the hallmark of his performing career, Farren-Price pays tribute to the creative genius of Frederic Chopin in this carefully selected program.
Includes the famous 'Funeral March (op. 35)', the 'nocturnes in B-flat minor', 'F minor 'and 'E-flat major'; 'Polonaises 1 and 2 from op. 26' and 'Ballade No.4, op. 52'.
Artist
Ronald Farren-Price
Ronald Farren-Price "... a sensitive artist and a virtuoso of top rank ... he demonstrated a perfect balance between the sound and the expression of the music ... definitely a pianist of great distinction."
Press quotes
“his mastery ... is evident in every note played.”
— Sunday Herald Sun
“This is home territory for Farren-Price ... he expounded all works with convincing warmth and a controlled virtuosity.”
— The Age
Audio preview
Track Listing
- Grave; Doppio movimento; Sostenuto
- Scherzo
- Marche funebre
- Presto
- Nocturne in B♭ minor Op. 9, No. 1 Larghetto Frédéric Chopin
- Nocturne in F minor, No. 15, Op. 55 No. 1 Andante Frédéric Chopin
- Nocturne in E♭ Major, No. 1, Op. 55 No. 2 Lento sostenuto Frédéric Chopin
- Polonaise, Op. 26: No. 1 in C♯ minor Frédéric Chopin
- Polonaise, Op. 26: No. 2 in E♭ minor Frédéric Chopin
- Ballade, No. 4, Op. 52 in F minor Frédéric Chopin
Sonate No. 2 in B♭ minor (Funeral March), Op. 35 Frédéric Chopin
Performers
- Ronald Farren-Price · piano
Composer
Frédéric Chopin
Frédéric François Chopin was a Polish composer, virtuoso pianist, and music teacher. He was one of the great masters of Romantic music and has been called "the poet of the piano".
Availability
Ronald Farren-Price Plays Chopin can be purchased online through Buywell Just Classical or the Australian Music Centre who both offer secure online ordering.
This title is also available in (or can be ordered through) many fine music retailers across Australia, including Thomas’, Discurio and Readings.
