Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849).
Barcarolle op. 60 in F sharp major, (1846). Elizabeth Arenas, piano.
“One of the great compositions of Chopin`s maturity, original and very refined and subtle harmonically. Control of singing tone, and differentiation between two voices in the same hand, with powerful weight touch for climaxes, are main essentials.”
Music for the Piano – James Friskin and Irwin Freundlich.
“With its Italianate melody, this piece is less intimate, more expansive than the Nocturnes, though it still belongs more to their world than to any other. Remarkably successful work with easy harmonies and arabesque-like melodic contours. On the same scale as the Ballades and Scherzos. Undulating theme suggests th Venetian gondoliers.
The greatest Barcarolle ever written.”
Guide to the pianist´s repertoire – Maurice Hinson.
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