Maurizio Pollini - The 2nd Stage of “The 6th International Chopin Piano Competition“ (1960.3 Warsaw)

Frédéric Chopin 24 Préludes, Op. 28 [0:00] 2. in A minor, Lento [2:20] 8. in F-sharp minor, Molto agitato [4:11] 24. in D minor, Allegro appassionato 12 Études, Op. 10 [6:34] 10. in A-flat major, Vivace assai 12 Études, Op. 25 [8:46] 10. in B minor, Allegro con fuoco - [9:36] Lento - [12:27] Tempo I 3 Mazurkas, Op. 50 [12:58] 3. in C-sharp minor, Moderato 4 Mazurkas, Op. 33 [17:50] 3. in C major, Semplice 3 Mazurkas, Op. 59 [19:40] 3. in F-sharp minor, Vivace Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 35 [22:40] 1. Grave - Doppio movimento [29:55] 2. Scherzo - [31:07] Più lento - [33:58] Tempo I [35:43] 3. Marche funèbre: Lento [42:46] 4. Finale: Presto Maurizio Pollini, piano March, 1960 (The 2nd stage of “The 6th International Chopin Piano Competition“ took place from 1st to 5th March, but it is really hard to find the exact date of this recording. If anyone has information, please let me know.) Warsaw, National Philharmonic Hall (This performance was given at the 2nd stage of “The 6th International Chopin Piano Competition“.) * In his initial application he announced a slightly different program: “12 Études, Op. 25 - 5. in E minor“ instead of “12 Études, Op. 10 - 10. in A-flat major“, “12 Études, Op. 25 - 12. in C minor“ instead of “12 Études, Op. 25 - 10. in B minor“, and “4 Mazurkas, Op. 30 - 3. in D-flat major“ instead of “4 Mazurkas, Op. 33 - 3. in C major“. #MaurizioPollini #Chopin #Live