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With this double album, François-Frédéric Guy opens the gate to his secret garden. This is his first discographic foray into the world of Chopin - a composer whose music soundtracked this French pianist’s childhood, and was played daily on the family piano by his father (who was incidentally a good amateur pianist). A particular favourite of his was Fantaisie-impromptu in C# minor, which Guy has selected to close this programme.
Although he was introduced to Chopin’s music at a very young age, the French pianist had never dared to record the pieces within this programme. A few months of lockdown eventually encouraged him to bring this project to fruition. Such a programme needed to be played on the perfect instrument: one that would perfectly capture Chopin’s legato and long lyrical phrases. François-Frédéric Guy set his sights on a beautiful Pleyel – Chopin’s favourite piano. Built in 1905, this instrument seems to be the culmination of the Parisian manufacturer’s latest research.
This programme lasts almost two hours and alternates Nocturnes, Études, Ballades and Waltzes with the incredible Fantaisie in F minor (which showcases Chopin’s full range of artistic skill and creativity), Sonata No.3 in B minor, the Polonaise-Fantaisie (whose contradictory title has long fascinated François-Frédéric Guy) and Fantaisie-impromptu. The latter was supposedly disliked by the original composer, but it serves as a moving finale here. © François Hudry/Qobuz
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Frederic Chopin, Composer - François-Frédéric Guy, Piano, MainArtist
2023 La Dolce Volta 2023 La Prima Volta
Frederic Chopin, Composer - François-Frédéric Guy, Piano, MainArtist
2023 La Dolce Volta 2023 La Prima Volta
Frederic Chopin, Composer - François-Frédéric Guy, Piano, MainArtist
2023 La Dolce Volta 2023 La Prima Volta
Frederic Chopin, Composer - François-Frédéric Guy, Piano, MainArtist
2023 La Dolce Volta 2023 La Prima Volta
Frederic Chopin, Composer - François-Frédéric Guy, Piano, MainArtist
2023 La Dolce Volta 2023 La Prima Volta
Frederic Chopin, Composer - François-Frédéric Guy, Piano, MainArtist
2023 La Dolce Volta 2023 La Prima Volta
Frederic Chopin, Composer - François-Frédéric Guy, Piano, MainArtist
2023 La Dolce Volta 2023 La Prima Volta
Frederic Chopin, Composer - François-Frédéric Guy, Piano, MainArtist
2023 La Dolce Volta 2023 La Prima Volta
Frederic Chopin, Composer - François-Frédéric Guy, Piano, MainArtist
2023 La Dolce Volta 2023 La Prima Volta
DISC 2
Sonata No. 3 in B minor, Op. 58 (Frédéric Chopin)
Frederic Chopin, Composer - François-Frédéric Guy, Piano, MainArtist
2023 La Dolce Volta 2023 La Prima Volta
Frederic Chopin, Composer - François-Frédéric Guy, Piano, MainArtist
2023 La Dolce Volta 2023 La Prima Volta
Frederic Chopin, Composer - François-Frédéric Guy, Piano, MainArtist
2023 La Dolce Volta 2023 La Prima Volta
Frederic Chopin, Composer - François-Frédéric Guy, Piano, MainArtist
2023 La Dolce Volta 2023 La Prima Volta
Frederic Chopin, Composer - François-Frédéric Guy, Piano, MainArtist
2023 La Dolce Volta 2023 La Prima Volta
Frederic Chopin, Composer - François-Frédéric Guy, Piano, MainArtist
2023 La Dolce Volta 2023 La Prima Volta
Frederic Chopin, Composer - François-Frédéric Guy, Piano, MainArtist
2023 La Dolce Volta 2023 La Prima Volta
Frederic Chopin, Composer - François-Frédéric Guy, Piano, MainArtist
2023 La Dolce Volta 2023 La Prima Volta
Frederic Chopin, Composer - François-Frédéric Guy, Piano, MainArtist
2023 La Dolce Volta 2023 La Prima Volta
Frederic Chopin, Composer - François-Frédéric Guy, Piano, MainArtist
2023 La Dolce Volta 2023 La Prima Volta
Album review
With this double album, François-Frédéric Guy opens the gate to his secret garden. This is his first discographic foray into the world of Chopin - a composer whose music soundtracked this French pianist’s childhood, and was played daily on the family piano by his father (who was incidentally a good amateur pianist). A particular favourite of his was Fantaisie-impromptu in C# minor, which Guy has selected to close this programme.
Although he was introduced to Chopin’s music at a very young age, the French pianist had never dared to record the pieces within this programme. A few months of lockdown eventually encouraged him to bring this project to fruition. Such a programme needed to be played on the perfect instrument: one that would perfectly capture Chopin’s legato and long lyrical phrases. François-Frédéric Guy set his sights on a beautiful Pleyel – Chopin’s favourite piano. Built in 1905, this instrument seems to be the culmination of the Parisian manufacturer’s latest research.
This programme lasts almost two hours and alternates Nocturnes, Études, Ballades and Waltzes with the incredible Fantaisie in F minor (which showcases Chopin’s full range of artistic skill and creativity), Sonata No.3 in B minor, the Polonaise-Fantaisie (whose contradictory title has long fascinated François-Frédéric Guy) and Fantaisie-impromptu. The latter was supposedly disliked by the original composer, but it serves as a moving finale here. © François Hudry/Qobuz
Details of original recording : <p>Recorded 6-11 March 2021 at Grande salle de l'Arsenal/Cité Musicale, Metz (France)</p>
About the album
- 2 disc(s) - 19 track(s)
- Total length: 01:52:24
- 1 Digital booklet
- Main artists: François-Frédéric Guy
- Composer: Frédéric Chopin
- Label: La Dolce Volta
- Area: Pologne
- Genre: Classical Chamber Music Solo Piano
- Period: Romantic Music
2023 La Dolce Volta 2023 La Prima Volta
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