Frederic Chopin (original) (raw)
Frederic Chopin Chopin's music in performance and perspective.
Pianist Ruth Slenczynska, photographed in 2021. At 97, she just released her first record for the Decca label in nearly 60 years. Meredith Truax/Courtesy of the artist **hide caption
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At 97, Pianist Ruth Slenczynska has a new album — and plenty of stories
Jeremy Denk's c.1300-c.2000 comes out Feb. 8 on Nonesuch. Courtesy of the artist **hide caption
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Daniil Trifonov performs a Tiny Desk concert on Nov. 13, 2017 at NPR Headquarters in Washington, D.C. (Jenna Sterner/NPR) Jenna Sterner/NPR/NPR **hide caption
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Soprano Barbara Hannigan shines in let me tell you by Hans Abrahamsen. Elmer de Haas **hide caption
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On his new album, pianist Pavel Kolesnikov arranges Chopin's Mazurkas like a mixtape. Colin Way/Hyperion Records **hide caption
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Pavel Kolesnikov's Trippy Chopin
Composer and pianist Frederic Chopin, who died in 1849. General Photographic Agency/Getty Images **hide caption
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Chad Lawson's new album is The Chopin Variations. Courtesy of the artist **hide caption
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A Pianist Hears Chopin From Inside His Instrument
Rafał Blechacz has been named the 2014 Gilmore Artist. In 2005, he swept the five top prizes at the International Chopin Competition. Felix Broede/DG **hide caption
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Cachet And Cash For Rafał Blechacz, Named 2014 Gilmore Artist
The Pleyel piano factory, which once supplied instruments to Frederic Chopin, will close its doors at the end of the year. Francois Guillot/AFP/Getty Images **hide caption
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Chopin's Favorite Piano Factory Plays Its Final Chord
Van Cliburn in concert in 1993. Ron Jenkins **hide caption
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Pianist Daniil Trifonov: Disappearing Into Chopin
Pianist Vanessa Perez performs at NPR in Washington, D.C. Becky Lettenberger/NPR **hide caption
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Kept From Playing Piano, Vanessa Perez Pushes Through To Success
Pianist Vanessa Perez performs at NPR in Washington, D.C. Becky Lettenberger/NPR **hide caption
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Vanessa Perez: A Rising Star From Venezuela
Nikolai Lugansky carries on the tradition of the grand Russian pianist. Frank Stewart/Savannah Music Festival **hide caption
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Nikolai Lugansky's Power And Repose
Dmitri Shostakovich topped our informal "who's the most badass composer" poll. Roger Rosing/Wikimedia/Deutshe Fotothek **hide caption
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Hear Murray Perahia Play Bach And Chopin At NPR
He might be young, but Polish pianist Rafal Blechacz has a deep connection to the music of Frederic Chopin. Felix Broede/Deutsche Grammophon **hide caption
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Hear Rafal Blechacz Play Chopin At NPR
Pianist Adam Neiman performs Chopin's Ballade No. 4 in NPR Studio 4A. Courtesy of Adam Neiman **hide caption
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Hear Adam Neiman Play Chopin In The NPR Studio
Martha Argerich: Grande Polonaise Brillante in E-flat, Op. 22
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Chopin: Mazurka in A minor Op. 17, No. 4.
