Cyprien Katsaris - live at Carnegie Hall, New York City: In Memoriam Chopin

Cyprien Katsaris gave this triumphant recital on 17 October 1999 in the fabulous surroundings of the main auditorium of Carnegie Hall in New York on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of Chopin’s death. Katsaris’ talent radiates in this selection of some of the most beautiful works of the Polish composer: the Funeral March Op. 72 No. 2, Fantasie-impromptu, Berceuse, Mazurka Op. 33 No. 4, Polonaise “Militaire” Op. 40 No. 1, Nocturne Op. 9 No. 2, Barcarolle, Fantasy Op. 49, the Funeral March movement (only) from Sonata No. 2, Sonata No. 3 and various shorter pieces. Cyprien Katsaris presents us with anything but a routine reading of Chopin’s work. His approach is highly personal: unexpected counter-tones in his turn of phrase, tempi that are often unusual, breaks and contrasts informing dynamics, articulation and pedal work. The New York audience was manifestly electrif