Emil Gilels performs piano sonatas by Chopin

A compelling mix of visceral power and attention to detail, but these interpretations sometimes err on the side of ponderousness. Definitive neither for music nor performer.

Jessica Duchen

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3

Published: July 11, 2017 at 10:11 am

COMPOSERS: Chopin
LABELS: Eloquence
ALBUM TITLE: Chopin
WORKS: Piano Sonata No. 3; Polonaises Nos 3, 4 & 6; Ballade No. 1
PERFORMER: Emil Gilels (piano)
CATALOGUE NO: 482 2091 (1949-79)

A compelling mix of visceral power and attention to detail, but these interpretations sometimes err on the side of ponderousness. Definitive neither for music nor performer.

Jessica Duchen

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