{"product_id":"1929081","title":"Arnold \u0026 Fraczek - Chopin - Alter Ego [CD]","description":"Brand New From Reputable UK Company With 30 Years Experience In Retail, Please Note Not All Our New Items Are Shrink Wrapped.\u003cbr\u003eAll items shipped within 3 working days of payment.\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that all our DVDs are Region 2.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that not all audio CDs are shrink-wrapped fom the factory.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFryderyk Chopin's compositions do not age, maintaning their freshness, they present both a challenge to performers and a feast for the listeners' ears. It is no different with the album Chopin - Alter Ego.\u003c\/p\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt features transcriptions of Chopin's hits and original works by Tomasz Arnold. The instruments used play the main role here, since they are somewhat unusual for the repertoire: marimba, vibraphone and bells.\u003c\/p\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the hands of two virtuoso percussionists, recognized in international competitions and graduates of the best universities, the melodic potential of these works is revealed. They bring to mind the sound of a music box, balancing on the edge of the murmur, exploding with organ-like fullness after a while.\u003c\/p\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe musicians excel in their use of time and of Chopin's phrasing; they play with lightness and precision coveted by every pianist.Mazurkas, nocturnes and waltzes sound familiar; however, they also enchant us with their mysterious aura.\u003c\/p\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe album will disappoint neither lovers of experiments nor lovers of classic interpretations of Chopin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTomasz Arnold: Revolutionary Remix\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFryderyk Chopin: Nocturne in E Minor, Op. posth. 72 No. 1 (Arr. for Marimba and Vibraphone)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArnold: Waltzing for a Few Minutes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNavigating the Nocturnes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChopin: Mazurka in D-Flat Major, Op. 30 No. 3 (Arr. for Marimba and Vibraphone)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMazurka in F Minor, Op. 7 No. 3 (Arr. for Marimba and Vibraphone)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMazurka in E Minor, Op. 17. No. 2 (Arr. for Marimba and Vibraphone)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMazurka in B Minor, Op. 33 No. 4 (Arr. for Marimba and Vibraphone)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMazurka in B Major, Op. 56 No. 1 (Arr. for Marimba and Vibraphone)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArnold: Bare Ballade\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChopin: Waltz in D-Flat Major, Op. 64 No. 1, 'Minute Waltz' (Arr. for Marimba and Vibraphone)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chalkys.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54421383184769,"sku":"1929081","price":16.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0056\/8043\/1219\/files\/5902547019819.jpg?v=1750649345","url":"https:\/\/chalkys.com\/products\/1929081","provider":"Chalkys.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}