Chopin: 14 Waltzes (Zimerman)

Frédéric Chopin’s waltzes are pieces of moderate length adhering to the traditional 3/4 waltz time, but are remarkably different from the earlier Viennese waltzes in that they were not designed for dancing but for concert performance. Carl Maria von Weber's Invitation to the Dance was an early model for Chopin's waltzes. Chopin started writing waltzes in 1824, when he was fourteen, and continued until the year of his death, 1849. He wrote 36 in total, of which 20 are numbered.

0:00 - Grande Valse Brillante in E-Flat Major, Op. 18

"Valse brillante" Op. 34
5:42 - Waltz in A-Flat Major, Op. 34 No. 1
10:41 - Waltz in A Minor, Op. 34 No. 2
16:31 - Waltz in F Major, Op. 34 No. 3

"Grande Valse" Op. 42
18:43 - Waltz in A-Flat Major, Op. 42

Op. 64
22:43 - Waltz in D-Flat Major, Op. 64 No. 1 "Minute"
24:38 - Waltz in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 64 No. 2
28:36 - Waltz in A-Flat Major, Op. 64 No. 3

Op. 69
31:46 - Waltz in A-Flat Major, Op. 69 No. 1 "L'adieu"
36:16 - Waltz in B Minor, Op. 69 No. 2

Op. 70
40:30 - Waltz in G-Flat Major, Op. 70 No. 1
42:53 - Waltz in F Minor, Op. 70 No. 2
45:45 - Waltz in D-Flat Major, Op. 70 No. 3

Op. Posth.
48:29 - Waltz in E Minor, Op. Posth. B.56

Performer: Krystian Zimerman, 1977 Deutsche Grammophon
Other Performances I Enjoy ;) (in no particular order)

[MrHullU]

Had to remove the original video because of audio issues. The audio quality has improved but it still seems to lose detail even after fixing. Enjoy :)

[mrmnybgs]

This is a great find, made my night . Appreciate you

[simeonbogdanov]

There is no Chopin, no Zimerman, just the music existing by itself in its only possible state. Like a fire that cannot burn “incorrectly”, or rain that cannot fall “imperfectly”, these waltzes are just there, happening. They cannot possibly be improved or different. We can listen to them like we watch rain or fire. They are a constant of nature. They are our life, now, in the moment, passing by. This is music at the highest level.

[escuchachopin]

I love Zimerman's interpretations 🌿✨️

[edgarfelipemurieltobon]

Una bella velada musical nos la proporciona Chopin.

[pstrzel]

40:18 That variant sure made my ears perk up.

[charlottewhyte]

best version Zimmeman keeps the even beat and still esppressive at same time. Yea I love it.

[Arely.Bosque.-itlt]

Excelente. Recuerdo mi tiempos de estudio que era uno de mus valses preferidos.

[BehdadBanaie]

I play some of the waltzes and have heard them from more than 10 players, but Zimmerman is the absolute best!

[charlottewhyte]

op 69 no 1 in A Flay simply 1 of my 5 favourites wow I, m cryin

[danielsignorini]

Qué interpretación! Este vals creo yo tiene mucho del modo de ser de Chopin. Parece un autorretrato. Él no era enfermizo como lo pintan, ni sufría de "spleen". Antes de enfermarse era bromista, buen imitador, divertido y por supuesto, al recordar a su patria y su familia la melancolía y la nostalgia lo invadían. Entonces alli su música trasciende la esfera de lo terrenal, y se oye lo angélico. Chopin: el pianista inmortal!

[LoreleyElisaGaunaTello]

Es lo más hermoso que he escuchado en mi vida🤩🤩😀

[charlottewhyte]

the c sharp minor is perfect beautiful

[TehAgentCookie]

its kinda ironic that most of the time im js freaking studying at the speed of a turtle but when i put on this music i lock in 1000%

[anosmianAcrimony]

Whenever anyone asks me what dolce playing means, I refer them to 38:28

[akelofgren]

Z. Even play both chopin pianoconsert so well

[pikachuchujelly]

It's a bit too much rubato for my liking in some places, but still awesome!

[klippklapp]

Where did you find Zimermans recording of those? He never published any of these

[reelpuc]

40:18 is ossia cadenza?)
sound like unusual

[charlottewhyte]

no 4 is too fast or is it the recording techniques