Concerts at Hatchlands Park: Chopin’s music on his own piano

Krzysztof Moskalewicz Friday 10th of July 2020, 7pm Chopin’s ‘Own’ Grand Piano, No. 13819, by Pleyel & Compagnie, 1848 Adopted for 2020 by The Chopin Society, London We are grateful to those who have so generously given donations that made this event possible. To allow us to commission artists and put together more online concerts, do please consider leaving a donation: THE PROGRAMME Fryderyk Chopin (1810-1849): Ballade in G minor Étude in C sharp minor no 7 Barcarolle Scherzo Waltz in A flat no 1 Ballade in F minor THE PIANO Pleyel pianos were Chopin’s instruments of choice from his arrival in Paris in 1831 until his death. While the firm normally lent Chopin any piano he wanted without charge, this was only provided they remained in France. The piano played in this recital, Pleyel No. 13819, is, however, one of two Pleyel pianos that Chopin had act