10. "Walzer Nr. 3 a-moll op. 34 Nr. 2 "Grande Valse brillante""
11. "Walzer Nr. 10 h-moll op. posth. 69 Nr. 2"
12. "Walzer Nr. 6 Des-Dur op. 64 Nr. 1 "Minutenwalzer""
13. "Walzer Nr. 11 Ges-Dur op. posth. 70 Nr. 1"
14. "Walzer Nr. 9 As-Dur op. posth. 69 Nr. 1 "Abschiedswalzer""
15. "Walzer As-Dur op. posth."
16. "Walzer Nr. 2 As-Dur op. 34 Nr. 1 "Valse brillante""
17. "Walzer Es-Dur op. posth."
18. "Walzer Es-Dur op. posth."
19. "Walzer Nr. 1 Es-Dur op. 18 "Grande Valse brillante""
20. "Valse-?vocation (Variationen ?ber ein Thema von Chopin)"
Description:
Chopin Valses is an album by Alexandre Tharaud, released in 2020. The album is a classical CD. -
"Valses" is an atmospheric CD that showcases Alexandre Tharaud's refined artistry in a program dedicated to waltzes. With his characteristic clarity of touch, nuanced rubato and poetic sense of timing, Tharaud explores the full emotional spectrum of the waltz: from intimate, twilight lyricism to glittering salon brilliance and subtle irony. Every track is shaped with care for color and transparency, so that even familiar pieces gain new depth and elegance. The recording quality underlines the pianist's delicate dynamics and wide tonal palette, making this CD equally suitable for concentrated listening and as a sophisticated musical companion for the evening.
Alexandre Tharaud is one of the leading French pianists of his generation, known for his refined sound, stylistic versatility and thoughtfully curated programs. He has established an international reputation through acclaimed recordings of French repertoire and beyond, and is celebrated for combining intellectual precision with emotional directness. His interpretations often bring a fresh perspective to well-known works, which has earned him numerous distinctions and invitations to major concert halls and festivals worldwide.
The CD is released by Harmonia M, a label associated with high production standards, carefully selected artists and artistically coherent concepts. Harmonia M stands for a demanding, audiophile approach to classical music releases, with great attention to sound engineering, booklet texts and presentation. Listeners who value both musical integrity and excellent recording quality will find in this production a product that fully reflects the label's commitment to artistic excellence and long-term listening pleasure.
"Valses" is therefore an ideal choice for lovers of piano music who appreciate the waltz not only as a dance form but as a versatile, poetic miniature genre. The combination of Tharaud's mature, sensitive playing and the label's care in production results in a CD that invites repeated listening and reveals new details with every encounter.