Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of classical piano with Samson François' "Piano Recital 1960," a captivating album released on SWR Classic. This exquisite collection, spanning 57 minutes, showcases François' masterful interpretation of works by Mendelssohn, Chopin, and Franck. The album opens with Mendelssohn's serene "Lieder ohne Worte," followed by Chopin's hauntingly beautiful Nocturne in F Minor and the powerful Piano Sonata No. 2, featuring the iconic "Funeral March." François' virtuosity shines in Chopin's evocative Préludes, including the enchanting "La cathédrale engloutie" and the vibrant "Feux d'artifice." The album concludes with Franck's Piano Sonata No. 7, a testament to François' technical prowess and expressive depth. Recorded in 1960, this album is a treasure trove of classical piano artistry, offering a rich and rewarding listening experience.
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Tracks
Lieder ohne Worte, Book 6, Op. 67: No. 5 in B Minor, MWV U184Felix Mendelssohn, Samson François
Lieder ohne Worte, Book 5, Op. 62: No. 6 in A Major, MWV U161 "Frühlingslied"Felix Mendelssohn, Samson François
Nocturne in F Minor, Op. 55 No. 1Frédéric Chopin, Samson François
Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 35 "Funeral March": I. Grave - Doppio movimentoFrédéric Chopin, Samson François
Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 35 "Funeral March": II. ScherzoFrédéric Chopin, Samson François
Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 35 "Funeral March": III. Marche funèbre. LentoFrédéric Chopin, Samson François
Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 35 "Funeral March": IV. Finale. PrestoFrédéric Chopin, Samson François
Préludes, Book 1, L. 117: No. 11, La danse de PuckClaude Debussy, Samson François
Préludes, Book 1, L. 117: No. 10, La cathédrale engloutieClaude Debussy, Samson François
Préludes, Book 2, L. 123: No. 12, Feux d'artificeClaude Debussy, Samson François
Piano Sonata No. 7 in B-Flat Major, Op. 83: I. Allegro inquieto - Poco meno - AndantinoSergei Prokofiev, Samson François
Piano Sonata No. 7 in B-Flat Major, Op. 83: II. Andante caloroso - Poco più animato - più largamente - Un poco agitatoSergei Prokofiev, Samson François
Piano Sonata No. 7 in B-Flat Major, Op. 83: III. PrecipitatoSergei Prokofiev, Samson François
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