Track Listing

1. Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11, CT. 47: Allegro maestoso (Excerpt)
2. Scherzo for piano No. 2 in B flat minor, Op. 31, CT. 198: Excerpt
3. Polonaise for piano No. 6 in A flat major ('Héroique'), Op. 53, CT. 155: Excerpt
4. Mazurka for piano No. 39 in B major, Op. 63/1, CT. 89: Excerpt
5. Introduction and variations on a German Air ('Der Schweizerbub') for piano in E major, KK. IVa/4, CT. 227 (B. 14): Excerpt
6. Waltz for piano No. 1 in E flat major, Op. 18, CT. 207: Excerpt
7. Mazurka for piano No. 23 in D major, Op. 33/2, CT. 73: Excerpt
8. Ballade for piano No. 4 in F minor, Op. 52, CT. 5: Excerpt
9. Prelude for piano No. 20 in C minor, Op. 28/20, CT. 185: Excerpt
10. Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11, CT. 47: Rondo-vivace (Excerpt)
11. Polonaise for piano No. 5 in F sharp minor, Op. 44, CT. 154: Excerpt
12. Etude for piano No. 12 in C minor ('Revolutionary'), Op. 10/12, CT. 25: Excerpt
13. Waltz for piano No. 7 in C sharp minor, Op. 64/2, CT. 213: Excerpt
14. Nocturne for piano No. 2 in E flat major, Op. 9/2, CT. 109: Excerpt
15. Waltz for piano No. 6 in D flat major ('Minute'), Op. 64/1, CT. 212
16. Fantasy-Impromptu for piano in C sharp minor, Op. 66, CT. 46: Excerpt
17. Etude for piano No. 3 in E major, Op. 10/3, CT. 16: Excerpt
18. Nocturne for piano No. 5 in F sharp major, Op. 15/2, CT. 112: Excerpt
19. Prelude for piano No. 15 in D flat major, Op. 28/15, CT. 180: Excerpt
20. Polonaise for piano No. 3 in A major ('Military'), Op. 40/1, CT. 152: Excerpt
21. Ballade for piano No. 1 in G minor, Op. 23, CT. 2: Excerpt
22. Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21, CT. 48: Maestoso (Excerpt)
23. Piano Sonata No. 2 in B flat minor, Op. 35, CT. 202: Marche funèbre
24. Piano Sonata No. 3 in B minor, Op. 58, CT. 203: Presto ma non tanto (Excerpt)
25. Waltz for piano No. 3 in A minor, Op. 34/2, CT. 209
26. Waltz for piano No. 4 in F major, Op. 34/3, CT. 210
27. Waltz for piano No. 5 in A flat major, Op. 42, CT. 211
28. Waltzes (3) for piano, Op. 64, CT. 212-214: No. 1 in D Flat Major
29. Waltzes (3) for piano, Op. 64, CT. 212-214: No. 2 in C Sharp Minor
30. Waltzes (3) for piano, Op. 64, CT. 212-214: No. 3 in A Flat Major
31. Waltzes (2) for piano, Op. 69, CT. 215-216: No. 1 in A Flat Major
32. Waltzes (2) for piano, Op. 69, CT. 215-216: No. 2 in B Minor
33. Waltzes (3) for piano, Op. 70, CT. 217-219: No. 1 in G Flat Major
34. Waltzes (3) for piano, Op. 70, CT. 217-219: No. 2 in F Minor
35. Waltzes (3) for piano, Op. 70, CT. 217-219: No. 3 in D Flat Major

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #6904 in Music
• Released on: 1995-04-16
• Number of discs: 1

Customer Reviews

BEAUTIFUL MUSIC/WAY TO LEARN ABOUT CHOPIN & HISTORY
The music is so wonderful, perhaps a better description is that the music is so beautiful that it almost seems surreal - Wow! So breathtaking, so Chopin!!! Add to the music, a great written biography on Chopin's life and you've got one incredible hour of enjoyment/learning. The first 1/2 hour mixes Chopin's story with his music; the second 1/2 hour is some of Chopin's greatest works! Great for that long drive in the car, or doing stuff around the house - you are learning! The whole family will have fun learning about Chopin's music, history, Poland, France, Liszt Etc. Just a wonderful way to learn. The CD and music are well done and recorded. Chopin's music is performed by world renowned pianist Ingrid Haebler(Chopin would be very pleased). A must for every piano teacher and Chopin enthusiast! It's just amazing what Chopin went through, and still be able to become: "The greatest composer for piano in the world!" Well done; Bravo!!!

UNDISPUTED , GREATEST COMPOSER FOR PIANO EVER: POLISH ICON: FRYDERYK CHOPIN
Chopin is the most famous composer for the piano. Did you know that Chopin is Polish and that he created the modern piano style! He also change the nature of the piano, making the piano what it is today. Mr. Chopin wrote over 200 pieces for the piano. Chopin is the true classical pioneer of the piano. As the CD says, Chopin kept the spirit of the Polish people alive through all the wars and invasions from Russia and Germany and others. Chopin was a gentle intellectual musician, and would help his beloved Poland with his music, as it has done to this day.

The story is mixed with his story and music. As you listen, you'll say, "I didn't know Chopin wrote that!" At the end of the story, some of Chopin's greatest pieces are played by Ingid Haebler; soooooooooo moving and beautiful! This is a superb learning tool and a very classy gift idea. Classy, academic, fun learning and just superb! Vamos a Escuchar!