Chopin Frederic - Scherzo in C# Minor Op 39 Piano Solo *Billaudot Bouriakov’s 2012 CD recording and

Bouriakov’s 2012 CD recording and later performances of this transcription have offered us glowing examples of his iridescent technique

Only the Concertino for flute and orchestra Op

A thorough musical background on a solid foundation in good saxophone playing

Duration: 12 min

First drafts for this work were made during the composer's first journey to Sicily in the late 80's

Chopin Frederic - Scherzo in C# Minor Op 39 Piano Solo *Billaudot Bouriakov’s 2012 CD recording andChopins Scherzo no. 3 was connected to his legendary winter in Mallorca in 1838 39, as were his Prludes op. 28. On 22 January 1839, the composer sent the autograph of the latter work to Camille Pleyel in Paris, and at the same time announced further works that would soon flood the recipient of his letter, including the Scherzo no. 3. Did perhaps its alternation of passages with furious octaves and a grave chorale reflect Chopins mood at the time?