About
Frederic Chopin published 45 mazurkas for piano during his lifetime, while 13 more were published posthumously. This genre was principally based on the traditional Polish fok dance, although Chopin imbued it with a very personal approach. In the summer of 1997, Patrick Cohen sat down at an original erard piano from 1855 and recorded them all. His deep knowledge of the music and of this very particular instrument, together with his unique performing style, make this collection of Chopin Mazurkas a set to return to once and again. This is volume 1 of 2.