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Chopin: Preludes& Piano Works

8/27/2021, 28 Tracks, 1:06:02

Featuring

  • Aimi Kobayashi
  • Frédéric Chopin

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Performer Biography

Aimi Kobayashi won the Gold Medal in the 5th Chopin International Piano Competition in ASIA.

Source: Booklet

Performer Biography

Aimi Kobayashi, the pianist on this album, grew up in Japan where Frédéric Chopin is one of the most popular composers, making his music an essential part of a pianist's life from a young age.

Source: Booklet

Performer Biography

In 2015, Aimi Kobayashi faced a crossroads in her life, questioning her future as a pianist, but immersing herself in Chopin's music for the Chopin Piano Competition helped reaffirm her path.

Source: Booklet

Interpretation

The complete Preludes by Frédéric Chopin are conceived as a whole, similar to Bach's 24 Preludes and Fugues or Debussy's Preludes, yet each individual prelude offers great freedom for interpretation due to its open structure.

Source: Booklet

Performer Biography

Pianist Aimi Kobayashi considers Frédéric Chopin a constant companion, having been with her at major turning points, including preparing for her first international competition in 2004.

Source: Booklet

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