Credits:

Murray Perahia

Description:

This is the first release of the "Sony Classical Masterpieces Collection 1000". This is a collection of Chopin's masterpieces digitally recorded by pianist Murray Peraia between 1983 and 1984. In the improvisations, including the "Fantasy Improvisation," Peraia's fingerings are exceptionally brilliant and energetic. The rhythms of "Boat Song" are lively and "Lullaby" is bright.

Tracklisting:

1 4 IMPROMPTUS NO.1 IN A-FLAT MAJOR. OP.29 / Murray Perahia
2 4 IMPROMPTUS NO.2 IN F-SHARP MAJOR. OP.36 / Murray Perahia
3 4 IMPROMPTUS NO.3 IN G-FLAT MAJOR. OP.51 / Murray Perahia
4 4 IMPROMPTUS NO.4 IN C-SHARP MINOR. OP.66 'FANTAISIE-IMPROMPTU' / Murray Perahia
5 BARCAROLLE IN F-SHARP MAJOR. OP.60 / Murray Perahia
6 BERCEUSE IN D-FLAT MAJOR. OP.57 / Murray Perahia
7 FANTASIE IN F MINOR. OP.49 / Murray Perahia