The piano used for this recording is a Steinway D 274, serial number 598523, prepared and tuned by Bastien Herbin (Quintessence).
Interpretation
Pianist Bruno Rigutto prefers to play Chopin on a piano that is 'neither too hard nor too loud' and spends time getting to know the instrument before a performance.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Chopin's Nocturnes reflect his life, serving as milestones and witnesses to his struggles, forming a 'film of his life'.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded by Little Tribeca at Salle Colonne in Paris from February 25 to 28, 2019.
Album & Artwork
This album presents Chopin's Nocturnes in chronological order of composition, as reconstructed by Jean-Yves Clément, offering a 'soundtrack to Chopin's life'.
Interpretation
Bruno Rigutto, the pianist, avoids excessive editing in his recordings, often keeping first takes to preserve spontaneity and avoid 'caricaturing' himself.
Composition History
Chopin's Nocturnes span his creative life from 1827 to 1846, with the last two marking his departure from solo piano composition and his final creative period in Nohant.
