℗ 2019 Groupe Analekta
| Released | September 20, 2019 |
| Duration | 59m 39s |
| Record Label | Groupe Analekta, Inc |
| Catalogue No. | AN29145 |
| Genre | Classical (Chamber) |
Chopin: Ballades & Impromptus
Charles Richard-Hamelin
Available in 192 kHz / 24-bit, 96 kHz / 24-bit AIFF, FLAC high resolution audio formats
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1.1
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Ballade No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 23
Frédéric Chopin; Charles Richard-Hamelin |
9:52 | |||
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1.2
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Ballade No. 2 in F Major, Op. 38
Frédéric Chopin; Charles Richard-Hamelin |
7:57 | |||
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1.3
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Ballade No. 3 in A-flat Major, Op. 47
Frédéric Chopin; Charles Richard-Hamelin |
7:56 | |||
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1.4
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Ballade No. 4 in F Minor, Op. 52
Frédéric Chopin; Charles Richard-Hamelin |
12:08 | |||
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1.5
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Impromptu No. 1 in A-flat Major, Op. 29
Frédéric Chopin; Charles Richard-Hamelin |
4:14 | |||
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1.6
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Impromptu No. 2 in F-sharp Major, Op. 36
Frédéric Chopin; Charles Richard-Hamelin |
6:00 | |||
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1.7
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Impromptu No. 3 in G-flat Major, Op. 51
Frédéric Chopin; Charles Richard-Hamelin |
5:50 | |||
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1.8
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Fantaisie-Impromptu in C-sharp Minor, Op. posth. 66
Frédéric Chopin; Charles Richard-Hamelin |
5:42 |
Charles Richard-Hamelin stands out on the international music scene as a “highly sensitive” pianist (Gramophone), driven by “a great depth of feeling without the slightest condescension” (Le Devoir). He is recognized as “fluent, multifaceted and tonally seductive… a technician of exceptional elegance and sophistication” (BBC Music Magazine). Charles Richard-Hamelin has recorded five albums to this day, all published on the Analekta label.
All of Chopin's compositions include the piano. His piano writing was technically demanding and expanded the limits of the instrument: his own performances were noted for their nuance and sensitivity. Chopin invented the concept of the instrumental ballade, and challenged audiences with his stunning impromptus. Richard-Hamelin approaches these works with stunning finesse and sensitivity in this landmark recording.
192 kHz / 24-bit, 96 kHz / 24-bit PCM – Groupe Analekta, Inc Studio Masters
| Track title | Peak (dB FS) | RMS (dB FS) | LUFS (integrated) | DR | |
Album average Range of values | -0.55 -1.89 to -0.19 | -21.16 -23.30 to -18.82 | -17.24 -20.00 to -13.90 | 12 10 to 14 | |
| 1 | Ballade No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 23 | -0.19 | -19.43 | -15.2 | 11 |
| 2 | Ballade No. 2 in F Major, Op. 38 | -0.23 | -18.82 | -13.9 | 10 |
| 3 | Ballade No. 3 in A-flat Major, Op. 47 | -0.24 | -19.95 | -15.9 | 12 |
| 4 | Ballade No. 4 in F Minor, Op. 52 | -0.23 | -20.76 | -16.6 | 12 |
| 5 | Impromptu No. 1 in A-flat Major, Op. 29 | -1.89 | -23.30 | -19.9 | 14 |
| 6 | Impromptu No. 2 in F-sharp Major, Op. 36 | -0.27 | -22.59 | -18.9 | 14 |
| 7 | Impromptu No. 3 in G-flat Major, Op. 51 | -1.04 | -23.21 | -20.0 | 13 |
| 8 | Fantaisie-Impromptu in C-sharp Minor, Op. posth. 66 | -0.28 | -21.23 | -17.5 | 13 |