4 ballades - Polonaises - Valses - Nocturnes

Description

In his first critically acclaimed record, Jean-Paul Gasparian demonstrated that his technique allowed him to measure up to the giants of Russian music and that his robust playing was capable of sensitivity. His second opus, dedicated this time to Chopin, confirms these qualities. It must be said that the four Ballades represent a significant piece of bravura where Jean-Paul Gasparian particularly shines. And while the French pianist shows rigor, he also willingly surrenders to the lyricism and beauty of these pages, from Nocturnes to Waltzes, including Polonaises. The line, always elegantly highlighted, and the fullness of expression make this album a milestone in the discography of the young pianist and more generally in that of Chopin.