Wilde plays Chopin at the Wigmore Hall Simon Smith Recorded in July 2001 at

Recorded in July 2001 at Barnes Collection

especially considering the size of the choir – 140 strong

‘La Pasionaria’ was the nickname of Dolores Ibárruri

despite the sometimes wide range of pitch"

whether stately or solemn pieces

Wilde plays Chopin at the Wigmore Hall Simon Smith Recorded in July 2001 atSUMMARY TRACK LISTING REVIEWS INFO Pianist David Wilde brings astounding vibrancy and exuberance to the Polish master in his account of late Chopin. Wilde, for whom every performance is a confrontation with himself, counts among his mentors Solomon, Reizenstein, Elinson and Boulanger. In this bold live recital, he presents repertoire that conflicts with the feminine, gentle aspect of popular Chopin myth. He argues instead that Chopins wide ranging