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4 Scherzi [Import]

Frederic Chopin Audio CD
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1. Scherzo No. 1 In B Minor (Op. 20)
2. Scherzo No. 2 In B Flat Minor (Op. 31)
3. Scherzo No. 3 In C Sharp Minor (Op. 39)
4. Scherzo No. 4 In E Major (Op. 54)

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Ivo Pogorelich est un pianiste sulfureux, un cas rare, loin des archétypes et des chapelles. On se souvient de son entrée fracassante dans l'histoire du piano. Refusé au concours Frédéric-Chopin de Varsovie, il a pourtant convaincu Martha Argerich qui décida, par solidarité avec ce jeune homme encore totalement inconnu, de quitter le jury de ce prestigieux concours. Depuis, chaque interprétation de Pogorelich est un événement, une réinvention ou en tout cas une redécouverte du répertoire. Doté d'une technique irréprochable et d'une force immense, Ivo Pogorelich nous propose des scherzi mystérieux, dramatiques, voluptueux. Certes, certains tempi vont surprendre les oreilles habituées au classicisme de l'interprétation de ces Quatre scherzi, mais une fois le temps de la surprise passé, on reste littéralement ébahi par la vision de Pogorelich. Jamais ce dernier n'enregistrera une oeuvre sans espérer apporter une approche nouvelle à l'auditeur. Pour lui, enregistrer une oeuvre se mérite plus que toute autre chose. La musique est perpétuellement une découverte sur laquelle l'artiste doit revenir afin de bousculer les habitudes, au risque de choquer mais il se doit aussi d'apporter son témoignage. --Jeanne Semprin

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4.0 out of 5 stars 186,000 notes per second. May 4 2003
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Any pianist that can play at the speed of light with such clarity never fails to astonish. However, I think that anyone new to Chopin's scherzi should listen to other pianists first, as they will allow the listener to have a more "traditional" reference. Perhaps those who know the scherzi either well or by heart can enjoy better and understand why Pogorelich brings such a "new experience" to these pieces.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Quality but not Quantity Nov 23 2000
Format:Audio CD
Pogorelich's practice routine: First he takes a copy of the music and tippexs out all the dynamics, tempo markings and phrases. Then he draws in new phrases, elongates a note here and shortens one there and generally moves around all the furniture around in Chopin's scherzos. Well that's what it sounds like. Pogorelich uses these pieces as exhibitions for his remarkable technique and one can only marvel at his command of touch and balance. He is a stuntman of the highest order. Yet if Chopin himself listened to these recordings he would pale and take a hammer to the speakers. Those who find pogorelichisms interesting and enlightening then what delights lie within this rather short CD (42 mins)! But those who prefer to stick to classical interpretations of pieces should give this a wide berth. The 5 stars are for playing quality.
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5.0 out of 5 stars First Wonder of the Modern World May 22 2000
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Thankfully I'm one of the few who hasn't read a word of professional criticism doing injustice to this unparalleled recording. It is, by any measure, undeserving of petty remarks about Mr. Pogorelich's unorthodox approach to these works. That is precisely what makes this CD so special: an unconventional interpretation paired with extraordinary technique whose result is awe-inspiring.

The B minor Scherzo is a performance of extreme contrasts, the outer sections being incredibly fast while the slow middle section is taken at a slow, rapturous pace. Even with the astounding Pogorelich playing as if he were possessed, one is able to revel in the depth of the tones brought forth. It's an experience to die for, but thankfully it can be had for a mere $15.

You would be doing yourself a disservice if you passed up the opportunity to own this recording. It is a true marvel. Just remember to leave your preconceptions at the door.

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