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The Blumental Collection, Volume 1
[br0017]

These recordings of Chopin’s Waltzes show Ms. Blumental exploring her Polish background. She has an understanding of the dance forms that inspired Chopin, and the technical agility and artistic intuition which are key to a true performance.

Fryderyk Chopin - Waltzes
Felicja Blumental - piano

• Waltz in E flat major, Op. 18 (4’55)
• Waltz in A flat major, Op. 34, No. 1 (5’00)
• Waltz in A minor, Op. 34, No. 2 (4’38)
• Waltz in F major, Op. 34, No. 3 (2’21)
• Waltz in A flat major, Op. 42 (3'59)
• Waltz in D flat major, Op. 64, No. 1 ("Minute") (1’47)
• Waltz in C sharp minor, Op. 64, No. 2 (3’24)
• Waltz in A flat major, Op. 64, No. 3 (2’38)
• Waltz in A flat major, Op. 69, No. 1 ("L'adieu") (3’22)
• Waltz in B minor, Op. 69, No.2 (3’10)
• Waltz in G flat major, Op. 70, No.1 (2’03)
• Waltz in F minor, Op. 70, No.2 (2’27)
• Waltz in D flat major, Op. 70, No.3 (2’24)
• Waltz in E minor (posth.) (2’54)
• Waltz in E major (posth.) (2’07)
• Waltz in A flat major (posth.) (2’18)
• Waltz in E flat major (posth.) (2’18)

Liner Notes:

The Blumental Collection Volume 1 - Chopin: Waltzes

Pianists worldwide are attracted to Chopin’s waltzes. They incorporate a range of moods from melancholy to effervescent but retain an air of sophistication suited to aristocratic salons. Chopin composed...

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