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Ballade Nr.1 G-moll Op.23, Nr.2 F-Dur Op. 38, Nr.3 As-Dur Op. 47, Nr.4 F.moll Op. 52, Barcarole Op. 60

Frédéric Chopin, Jan Ekier

Artist: Frédéric Chopin, Jan Ekier
Label: ETERNA
Catalog number: 8 20 142
Format: LP · Repress · Mono
Country: German Democratic Republic (GDR)
Released: 1961
Genre: Classical

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These recordings of Chopin’s four Ballades and the Barcarolle reflect the rigorous scholarship of Polish pianist Jan Ekier, whose dedication to the original scores shaped mid-century interpretations of the composer's work. Released on the East German ETERNA label, this disc is valued by collectors both for Ekier’s authoritative touch and for the high-fidelity pressing quality typical of the label's classical catalog during this era.

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Released in 1961 by the East German label ETERNA, this recording presents a selection of Frédéric Chopin’s mature piano works performed by the renowned Polish pianist Jan Ekier. This release is part of a broader commitment by the state-owned label to bring essential Romantic repertoire to Eastern European audiences, often featuring high-quality pressings that are still regarded by audiophiles for their clear, uncolored sound quality.

Jan Ekier is widely celebrated not only as a performer but as a preeminent Chopin scholar, having served as the editor-in-chief of the Polish National Edition of Chopin's works. His approach to these Ballades and the Barcarolle is characterized by technical precision and a deep adherence to the original manuscript intentions, reflecting a scholarly rigor that contrasts with more romanticized or idiosyncratic interpretations common in the mid-twentieth century.

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