Customer Reviews: Congradulations 200!March 27, 2010 B. Rackley(Over the Rainbow .. far away) What more could be said regarding Chopin and his music.
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Thank You Amazon! It was free!
A Decent Half-Hour of ChopinMarch 31, 2010 Aronne This X5 sampler is a collection of five Chopin tracks commemorating the 200th anniversary of the composer's birth; it times in at an undistinguished 29:09, but the price tag (or lack thereof) makes up for it somewhat.
The piano sound is a bit clattery. This is least noticeable in the Nocturne and the Andante Spianato of Op. 22. The performances are intelligent and enjoyable, though the Waltz comes across as a bit too calculating and precise.
The most enticing number on the program is the Andante Spianato et Grand Polonaise Brillante, Op. 22. The complete number is included here in decent sound. The performance is competent enough to be enjoyed in its own right.
If you can spare the bandwidth, this is a nice if unessential addition to your Chopin collection.
