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Release Date: 25 September 2026
Label: Outhere / Alpha
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 3701624512708
Genres: Classical Solo Instrumental
Composer/Series: Chopin
Description
Pianist Aaron Pilsan had two dreams in life: to record both books of Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier and Chopin's Etudes. These dreams have come true, as the Bach recordings have been released (Alpha 669 & 1034), and he now presents his recording of the Etudes Op. 10 and Op. 25, as well as the three posthumous Etudes - thus the complete set of Chopin's Etudes. According to Pilsan, "Bach reveals the polyphonic nature of Chopin. By playing Bach, I have sharpened my awareness of the multiple inner voices in Chopin, especially the left hand as a harmonic and rhythmic foundation, transforming Chopin into something architecturally rich." The Austrian pianist distinguishes between the two cycles: Op. 10 is "direct, brilliant, and passionate, almost explosive", while Op. 25 is "more refined and introspective". He concludes: "Chopin used them pedagogically, but they are also profound artistic works, combining technical development with a wide emotional range."
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Aaron Pilsan
Aaron Pilsan
Aaron Pilsan
