Chopin: The Complete Études
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FREDERIC CHOPIN
Chopin: The Complete Études
Aaron Pilsan (piano)
[ Alpha Classics / CD ]
Release Date: Friday 25 September 2026
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Pianist Aaron Pilsan had two dreams in life: to record both books of Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier and Chopin's Études. These dreams have come true, as the Bach recordings have been released (Alpha 669 & 1034), and he now presents his recording of the Études Op. 10 and Op. 25, as well as the three posthumous Études - thus the complete set of Chopin's Études.
According to Pilsan, "Bach reveals the polyphonic nature of Chopin. By playing Bach, I have sharpened my awareness of the multiple inner voices in Chopin, especially the left hand as a harmonic and rhythmic foundation, transforming Chopin into something architecturally rich."
The Austrian pianist distinguishes between the two cycles: Op. 10 is "direct, brilliant, and passionate, almost explosive", while Op. 25 is "more refined and introspective". He concludes: "Chopin used them pedagogically, but they are also profound artistic works, combining technical development with a wide emotional range."
Tracks:
Études, Op. 10: I. Étude in C Major
Études, Op. 10: II. Étude in A Minor
Études, Op. 10: III. Étude in E Major
Études, Op. 10: IV. Étude in C-Sharp Minor
Études, Op. 10: V. Étude in G-Flat Major
Études, Op. 10: VI. Étude in E-Flat Minor
Études, Op. 10: VII. Étude in C Major
Études, Op. 10: VIII. Étude in F Major
Études, Op. 10: IX. Étude in F Minor
Études, Op. 10: X. Étude in A-Flat Major
Études, Op. 10: XI. Étude in E-Flat Major
Études, Op. 10: XII. Étude in C Minor
Études, Op. 25: I. Étude in A-Flat Major
Études, Op. 25: II. Étude in F Minor
Études, Op. 25: III. Étude in F Major
Études, Op. 25: IV. Étude in A Minor
Études, Op. 25: V. Étude in E Minor
Études, Op. 25: VI. Étude in G-Sharp Minor
Études, Op. 25: VII. Étude in C-Sharp Minor
Études, Op. 25: VIII. Étude in D-Flat Major
Études, Op. 25: IX. Étude in G-Flat Major
Études, Op. 25: X. Étude in B Minor
Études, Op. 25: XI. Étude in A Minor
Études, Op. 25: XII. Étude in C Minor
Trois nouvelles études, KKIIb/3: I. Andantino
Trois nouvelles études, KKIIb/3: II. Allegretto
Trois nouvelles études, KKIIb/3: III. Allegretto
