Life and Works

~ Release by Frédéric Chopin; Jeremy Siepmann,Anton Lesser (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

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1Chopin and the Soul of the Piano
spoken vocals:
Jeremy Siepmann (editor, liner notes)
Jeremy Siepmann1:49
2Berceuse, op. 57
recording of:
Berceuse in D‐flat major, op. 57
composer:
Fryderyk Chopin (Frédéric Chopin, composer)
dedicated to:
Elise Gavard
part of:
Works of Fryderyk Chopin by opus number (number: op. 57)
Frédéric Chopin2:18
3Chopin the Pole
spoken vocals:
Jeremy Siepmann (editor, liner notes)
Jeremy Siepmann1:49
4Polonaise in G minor
recording of:
Polonaise in G minor, op. posth., B. 1, KK IIa/1, KK. 889
composer:
Fryderyk Chopin (Frédéric Chopin, composer) (in 1817)
part of:
List of numbered polonaises by Fryderyk Chopin (in composition date order) (number: 11)
Frédéric Chopin1:05
5Early Education
spoken vocals:
Jeremy Siepmann (editor, liner notes)
Jeremy Siepmann3:06
6Variations on a German Air
recording of:
Variations sur un air national allemand, B. 14 (Introduction and Variations for pianoforte in E major on a German National Air "Der Schweizerbub", B. 14, KK. 925-927)
composer:
Fryderyk Chopin (Frédéric Chopin, composer) (in 1826)
Frédéric Chopin1:34
7Encounters With the Polish Peasantry
spoken vocals:
Jeremy Siepmann (editor, liner notes)
Jeremy Siepmann1:02
8Mazurka in G major
Frédéric Chopin1:13
9Chopin as Industrious Pupil
spoken vocals:
Jeremy Siepmann (editor, liner notes)
Jeremy Siepmann0:58
10Sonata in C minor (opening)
partial recording of:
Sonata for Piano no. 1 in C minor, op. 4: I. Allegro maestoso
composer:
Fryderyk Chopin (Frédéric Chopin, composer) (in 1828)
part of:
Sonata for Piano no. 1 in C minor, op. 4
Frédéric Chopin1:50
11He Finds His True Voice as a Composer
spoken vocals:
Jeremy Siepmann (editor, liner notes)
Jeremy Siepmann1:50
12Rondo à la mazur, op. 5
recording of:
Rondo à la Mazur in F major, op. 5
composer:
Fryderyk Chopin (Frédéric Chopin, composer) (in 1826)
part of:
Works of Fryderyk Chopin by opus number (number: op. 5)
Frédéric Chopin1:05
13The Fun - Loving Teenager
spoken vocals:
Jeremy Siepmann (editor, liner notes)
Jeremy Siepmann1:17
14Ecossaise, op. 72 no. 3
partial recording of:
3 Écossaises, op. posth. 72/3
composer:
Fryderyk Chopin (Frédéric Chopin, composer)
part of:
Nocturne, Marche funebre et 3 Ecossaises, op. 72
Frédéric Chopin0:46
15Onset of Illness and the Death of a Sister
spoken vocals:
Jeremy Siepmann (editor, liner notes)
Jeremy Siepmann2:05
16Nocturne in E minor
Frédéric Chopin4:32
17"Hats Off, Gentlemen! A Genius!"
spoken vocals:
Jeremy Siepmann (editor, liner notes)
Jeremy Siepmann1:37
18Variations on "Là ci darem la mano", op. 2
recording of:
Variations in B‐flat major on “Là ci darem la mano”, op. 2
composer:
Fryderyk Chopin (Frédéric Chopin, composer) (in 1827)
dedicated to:
Carl Czerny (composer) and Titus Woyciechowski
part of:
Works of Fryderyk Chopin by opus number (number: op. 2)
is based on:
Don Giovanni: Atto I. No. 7 Duettino “Là ci darem la mano” (Don Giovanni, Zerlina)
Frédéric Chopin3:41
19The Influence of Paganini
spoken vocals:
Jeremy Siepmann (editor, liner notes)
Jeremy Siepmann1:20
20Souvenir de Paganini
recording of:
Variations in A major “Souvenir de Paganini”, B. 37 KKIVa/10
composer:
Fryderyk Chopin (Frédéric Chopin, composer) (in 1829)
Frédéric Chopin2:11
21The First Etudes
spoken vocals:
Jeremy Siepmann (editor, liner notes)
Jeremy Siepmann0:45
22Etude in C-sharp minor, op. 10 no. 4
recording of:
Étude in C‐sharp minor, op. 10 no. 4: Presto
composer:
Fryderyk Chopin (Frédéric Chopin, composer) (in 1830)
part of:
Études, op. 10
Frédéric Chopin2:16
23Success in Vienna
spoken vocals:
Jeremy Siepmann (editor, liner notes)
Jeremy Siepmann5:58
24Nocturne in C-sharp minor
Frédéric Chopin1:24
25Chopin in Love
spoken vocals:
Jeremy Siepmann (editor, liner notes)
Jeremy Siepmann5:20
26Polonaise for Cello and Piano
recording of:
Introduction and Polonaise brillante for cello & piano in C major, op. 3
composer:
Fryderyk Chopin (Frédéric Chopin, composer) (from 1829 until 1830)
part of:
Works of Fryderyk Chopin by opus number (number: op. 3)
Frédéric Chopin1:34
27Stagnation, Celebrity and the First Concerto
spoken vocals:
Jeremy Siepmann (editor, liner notes)
Jeremy Siepmann2:18
28Concerto in F minor, op. 21
partial recording of:
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra no. 2 in F minor, op. 21
composer:
Fryderyk Chopin (Frédéric Chopin, composer) (from 1829 until 1830)
dedicated to:
Delfina Potocka
part of:
Works of Fryderyk Chopin by opus number (number: op. 21)
Frédéric Chopin1:42
29Return of Vitality and Inspiration
spoken vocals:
Jeremy Siepmann (editor, liner notes)
Jeremy Siepmann5:10
30Concerto in E minor, op. 11
partial recording of:
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra no. 1 in E minor, op. 11
composer:
Fryderyk Chopin (Frédéric Chopin, composer) (in 1830)
dedicated to:
Friedrich Wilhelm Michael Kalkbrenner
part of:
Works of Fryderyk Chopin by opus number (number: op. 11) and Classic 100: Piano (2025) (number: 48)
Frédéric Chopin10:50
31Farewells and the Final Departure From Poland
spoken vocals:
Jeremy Siepmann (editor, liner notes)
Jeremy Siepmann1:38
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