in Piano International (Sep, 2016)
This is a predominantly restrained, often quiet recital – though it has its volatile moments, too – comprising a group of Nocturnes, a Fantaisie and two Ballades, topped and tailed by subtle evocations of the polonaise and a lullaby. The concluding, delightful Berceuse (1843) sounds almost Satie-like (shades of the Gymnopédies) in Cooper’s hands, its gentle charm and humour representative of the programme overall. The heart of the recital lies in the Nocturnes – starting with the final pair Op 62, then looking backwards to Op 55 No 2 and the early D-flat. Their quiet virtuosity suits Imogen Cooper’s style of playing, interpretative genius and skill at delineating so poetically the …
Imogen Cooper’s Chopin
Polonaise Nr. 7 As-Dur op. 61 “Polonaise Fantaisie”
Nocturne Nr. 17 H-Dur op. 62 Nr. 1
Nocturne Nr. 18 E-Dur op. 62 Nr. 2
Fantasie f-moll op. 49
Ballade Nr. 4 f-moll op. 52
Nocturne Nr. 8 Des-Dur op. 27 Nr. 2
Ballade Nr. 1 g-moll op. 23
Nocturne Nr. 16 Es-Dur op. 55 Nr. 2
Berceuse Des-Dur op. 57
Imogen Cooper
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