Earl Wild's magnificent interpretations of Chopin's complete Nocturnes provide a definitive exploration of the composer's works in one convenient package. These recordings showcase the virtuosity and depth of Wild's playing, renowned for its richness of tone and breathtaking dynamics. Enjoy all 21 of Chopin's Nocturnes on this perfectly curated compilation.
Producer: Michael Rolland Davis Engineer: Ed Thompson
Piano Technician: Andrei Svetlichny
Piano: Baldwin Recorded 1996 Mastered using 20-Bit State-of-the-Art Technology - HDCD Encoded
Grammy® award-winner, Earl Wild, in a magnificent new recording of all 21 Chopin Nocturnes. Stylish and impassioned.
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Beauty and grandeur. Extraordinary use of the pedal.
French Diapason, Aug. 2000
This recording of Chopin's Nocturnes is new (made in 1996, when the pianist was 81). Wild's performances are gorgeous, full of color and fantasy. What makes them particularly special is the delicacy of the playing. His tone captures the cool, silver glow of moonlight better than many of the better-known keyboard wizards who have recorded this music for posterity. The recording quality is exceptional; the airy, limpid atmosphere perfectly suits the pianist's soft-grained interpretative style. Very warmly recommended.
Andrew Farach-Colton, Amazon.com, Feb. 1999
Wild's performances are gorgeous, full of color and fantasy. What makes them particularly special is the delicacy of the playing. His tone captures the cool silver glow of moonlight better than many of the keyboard wizards who have recorded this music for posterity. The recording quality is exceptional.
N2K, Sep. 1998
To these ears, it is the finest collection of the complete Nocturnes ever recorded - and that takes in such hallowed figures as Arthur Rubinstein and Guiomar Novaes. The instrument cannot be played more perfectly than it is here. Earl Wild today stands alone as the Last Romantic.
Harold C. Schonberg, FI, Jul. 1998
The technique has always been there for Earl Wild - the imagination is obvious here. His playing is warm, gently expressive, and sweetly nuanced.
Fanfare Magazine, Apr. 1998
Records like this one will stand for a long time as the best you can get. No other complete set is as satisfying as this one.
