SACD CHOPIN Études, Opp. 10 & 25 / Maurizio Pollini (Rec.1960)

Frédéric CHOPIN Études, Opp. 10 & 25

Maurizio Pollini – piano

Months after winning the 1960 International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw, Maurizio Pollini signed an exclusive contract with EMI and recorded two albums dedicated to the Polish composer. While the first, featuring the Piano Concerto No. 1, was warmly received upon release, the second, comprising the Études faced an uncertain fate. Pollini withdrew his approval during post-production, offering no explanation. For decades, this recording seemed destined to remain unheard. However, in 2011, it was finally approved by Pollini and released in an edited version. This new 2025 edition, the first to be remastered from the original tapes, not only highlights Pollini’s technical brilliance but also reveals the touching sensitivity of the 18-year-old pianist.

12 Etudes, Op.10

1 No. 1 In C 1:58
2 No. 2 In A Minor 1:25
3 No. 3 In E 4:13
4 No. 4 In C Sharp Minor 2:06
5 No. 5 In G Flat 1:38
6 No. 6 In E Fat Minor 4:13
7 No. 7 In C 1:32
8 No. 8 In F 2:20
9 No. 9 In F Minor 2:14
10 No. 10 In A Flat 2:06
11 No. 11 In E Flat 2:16
12 No. 12 In C Minor 2:40

12 Etudes, Op.25

13 No. 1 In A Flat 2:26
14 No. 2 In F Minor 1:29
15 No. 3 In F 1:53
16 No. 4 In A Minor 1:46
17 No. 5 In E Minor 3:02
18 No. 6 In G Sharp Minor 2:03
19 No. 7 In C Sharp Minor 5:34
20 No. 8 In D Flat 1:09
21 No. 9 In G Flat 1:04
22 No. 10 In B Minor 4:18
23 No. 11 In A Minor 3:38
24 No. 12 In C Minor 2:28

Remastered in 192 KHz/24-Bit from original tapes by Circé, 2025
Plays on all SACD and CD players.
Total timing: 59:48

Recorded 5-7, 9, 11-16 September, 1960, No.1 Studio, Abbey Road, London

Label: Warner Classics – 5021732482884
Format: SACD, Hybrid, Stereo, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Digipak
Country: Europe
Released: Feb 28, 2025
Barcode: 5021732482884