Chopin Archive

Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1 What is it about the Russian way of teaching students how to play piano? There are a lot of amazing examples such as Vladimir Horowitz, Sviatoslav Richter, Emil Gilels, and …

Lise de la Salle It has been a long time since I wrote about this French pianist. I bet she has 20 years of experience now; and I always liked her playing. Why? I find …

Chopin: The 3 Piano Sonatas Leif Ove Andsnes is one fine pianist. I really like his clarity of style, his rhythmic precision, and his musical energy. Andsnes’ performances of these Chopin sonatas are filled with …

Khatia Buniatishvili plays Chopin Chopin: Waltz No. 7 in C sharp minor, Op. 64 No. 2 Piano Sonata No. 2 in B flat minor, Op. 35 ‘Marche funèbre’ Ballade No. 4 in F minor, Op. …

Goerner’s Chopin Chopin: Piano Works Nelson Goerner has his own excellent way of interpreting Chopin, and he shows it here in a varied recital program ranging from major works like the famous B minor Sonata, …