Charles Richard-Hamelin has recorded seven albums, all released under the Analekta label, with four primarily dedicated to Frédéric Chopin's solo piano works.
Notable Performances
The diptych of Andante spianato and Grande polonaise brillante was premiered on April 26, 1835, at the Paris Conservatoire, with Chopin at the piano.
Performer Biography
Charles Richard-Hamelin, a Canadian pianist, won the silver medal and the Krystian Zimerman Prize at the 2015 International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw.
Composition History
Chopin's 24 Préludes were likely started in 1837 and completed during his stay in Majorca with George Sand in the winter of 1838-1839.
Composition History
Chopin sketched the Grande polonaise brillante in Warsaw in 1830, just before leaving his native Poland, and composed the Andante spianato a few years later in 1834.
Compositional Technique
Chopin's Préludes, Op. 28, break from the traditional keyboard prelude by not introducing a fugue or etude, but their number of 24 (one for each key) and improvisatory character are notable.
Interpretation
The Andante spianato et Grande polonaise brillante is often performed for solo piano, as it is on this recording, with the pianist taking on the orchestral parts due to their secondary role.
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