Usually ships within 1-5 business days [New, Unopened Item] Souvenirs de Chopin Kotaro Fukuma (Piano) Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849): 1. Waltz No. 1 in E-flat major, Op. 18 "Grande valse brillante" 2. Ballade No. 1 in G minor, Op. 23 3. Nocturne No. 2 in E-flat major, Op. 9, No. 2 4. Polonaise No. 6 in A-flat major, Op. 53 "Heroic" 5. Fantaisie in F minor, Op. 49 6-9. Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 35 "Funeral March" 6. - I. Grave - Doppio movimento 7. - II. Scherzo 8. - III. Marche funèbre: Lento 9. - IV. Finale: Presto 10. Polonaise No. 7 in A-flat major, Op. 61 "Polonaise-Fantaisie" 11. Nocturne No. 20 in C-sharp minor, Op. Posth. "Performance" Kotaro Fukuma (Piano) "Recording" February 5-7, 2024 Inagi City i-Plaza Hall DSD 11.2MHz Recording Total Playing Time 86 minutes ~Chopin that can only be played after a career spanning 20 years.~ Pianist Kotaro Fukuma, living in the 21st century, plays Chopin's works, which are "memories" of the life of the great composer Chopin who lived in the 19th century, along with his own "memories." An all-Chopin album, woven with layers of "memories." ────At this age, I feel I have come to understand Chopin's view of life and death and his spirituality. Kotaro Fukuma, Autumn 2023 This is the commemorative album for the 20th anniversary of his debut in Japan and the 20th album in his career, released simultaneously in Japan and Europe! This album, "Souvenirs de Chopin," features a collection of masterpieces that are important "memories" in the musical lives of both Fukuma and Chopin, chosen from the works of Chopin, whom Kotaro Fukuma has cited as his "favorite composer" since childhood. For example, the "Polonaise-Fantaisie" is a "memory" piece that Fukuma performed at his debut recital 20 years ago, and for composer Chopin, it is also a "memory" piece that reflects his love for his homeland and his nostalgia. In addition, various masterpieces such as "Ballade No. 1," "Heroic Polonaise," and "Funeral Sonata" are performed with a layered interpretation that only a pianist with 20 years of career can offer. Kotaro Fukuma, who has surpassed Chopin's age at death (39) and is embarking on his career beyond the 21st year, releases this all-Chopin album as a significant milestone in his life. In addition to liner notes in four languages (Japanese, English, French, and German), a special booklet "Souvenirs de Kotaro Fukuma" exclusively for Japan, in which Fukuma himself talks about his "memories" and interpretations of each track, is included as a bonus. [Kotaro Fukuma Profile] At the age of 20, he became the first Japanese winner of the Cleveland International Piano Competition and received the Chopin Prize. He studied at the Conservatoire de Paris and the University of the Arts Berlin. He has performed recitals at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Suntory Hall, and other venues, and has collaborated with numerous renowned orchestras, including the Cleveland Orchestra, Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, and NHK Symphony Orchestra. His recordings include "Bach Piano Transcriptions" (Naxos Japan) and many others. His latest album, "Seeking the Fantastic - Scriabin & Rachmaninoff" (Naxos Japan), released in 2023, was nominated for the International Classical Music Awards in Europe. He also produces the concert series "Rare Piano Music," which features unusual piano works, hosts radio programs, and garners attention from a wide range of generations on his YouTube channel with performance videos, explanatory videos, and live streams. He is active both domestically and internationally with his diverse repertoire, expressive power, conceptual programs, and fluency in five languages. He has appeared on TV Asahi's "Tetsuko's Room," "Untitled Concert," and NHK-TV's "Classic Ongakukan." He received the 39th Japan Chopin Society Award. Media Reviews and More The pianist Kotaro Fukuma, living in the 21st century, plays Chopin's works, which are "memories" of the life of the great composer Chopin who lived in the 19th century, along with his own "memories." An all-Chopin album, woven with layers of "memories." (C)RS
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