Chopin: Nocturnes, Scherzi...

As The Guardian puts it, “Few pianists alive convey the sheer joy and exhilaration of being masters of their craft more vividly and uncomplicatedly than Nelson Freire.” Freire gives here a reserved reading full of depth and with no theatrical displays of Chopin’s Nocturnes, Berceuse, Prelude op. 45, Ecossaises, Heroïc Polonaise, Ballade in A-flat and Scherzi (complete). The Brazilian maestro plays with impressive speed and technical fluency, amazing tonal depth and clarity, beautiful tone, poetic lyrical legato legato, steady and unexaggerated rythmic pulse – luminous glowing sound, crisp articulation, magical pedalling and subtle dynamic shadings. His exquisitely poised voicing and arched phrasing are a marvel. A master pianist.