Op. 26, No. 1 – 0:00
Op. 26, No. 2 – 7:32
Op. 40, No. 1 – 14:56
Op. 40, No. 2 – 19:58
Op. 44 – 26:43
Op. 53 – 37:03
Op. 61 – 43:18
Very robust and sharply articulated playing. Ashkenazy plays with a judicious use of rubato, as to not destroy the fundamental rhythmic drive of the music. This rhythmic drive is maintained even in the more lyrical segments.




