[ Philips / EMI / Decca / 2 CD ]
Release Date: Tuesday 20 January 1998
Shura Cherkassky was a Ukrainian-American concert pianist known for his performances of the romantic repertoire. His playing was characterised by a virtuoso technique and singing piano tone. For much of his later life, Cherkassky resided in London.
Disc: 1
CHOPIN: Etudes Op 10
CHOPIN: Etudes Op 25
CHOPIN: Trois nouvelles etudes
CHOPIN: Fantasy in F minor
CHOPIN: Mazurka in D Op.33 No.2
Disc: 2
CHOPIN: Barcarolle in F sharp, Op.60
CHOPIN: Nocturne in F minor, Op. 55 No 1
CHOPIN: Preludes, Op.28
CHOPIN: Piano Sonata No.3 in B minor, Op.58