Chopin emphasized the importance of the left hand, stating, 'Let your left hand be your choirmaster; it is like a watch. As for the right hand, do with it what you want and what you can'.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Chopin disliked pathos in his music, and performers must balance expression with an aristocratic demeanor to avoid sentimentality.
Compositional Technique
Chopin reinvented the waltz, transcending its traditional ballroom confines, even though only two or three of his Waltzes are actually suitable for dancing.
Recording & Production
This recording was made by Little Tribeca from October 19 to 21, 2020, at the Théâtre de Poissy, with Franck Jaffrès handling artistic direction, sound engineering, editing, and mastering.
Cultural Impact
In the past, a disc of Chopin's 14 Waltzes was a standard item in every record library, with recordings by pianists like Robert Lortat in 1931 and Alfred Cortot in 1934.
Composition History
Frédéric Chopin only published eight of his Waltzes during his lifetime, despite asking that nothing be published after his death.
Critical Reception
Chopin's Waltzes, despite their popularity during his lifetime, seem to have lost their place of honor, with a recent comeback on disc.
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