Peter Donohoe - The Chopin I Love [CD]

SOMM Recordings proudly presents "The Chopin I Love," a captivating solo instrumental CD featuring the acclaimed pianist Peter Donohoe. This release showcases Donohoe's personal selection of Chopin's most resonant and challenging piano repertoire, inspired by his formative listening experiences.

Artist Spotlight: Peter Donohoe, a distinguished pianist and joint winner of the 1982 International Tchaikovsky Competition, brings his profound musicality to this collection. His extensive performance history with major orchestras and his impressive discography on SOMM, including complete sonatas by Prokofiev, Scriabin, and Mozart, attest to his mastery.

Album Significance: "The Chopin I Love" draws its title from an influential Arthur Rubinstein recording from Donohoe's youth. The album features works that have deeply impacted Donohoe, representing some of the most significant and technically demanding pieces ever written for the piano. Highlights include the complete Preludes, Op. 28, presented as a cohesive cycle, and the intricate Prelude, Op. 45. The collection also features Chopin's evocative Barcarolle, Op. 60, inspired by Venetian gondoliers' songs.

Key Features/Benefits:

• Features acclaimed pianist Peter Donohoe.
• A personal selection of Chopin's most cherished and challenging works.
• Includes the complete Preludes, Op. 28, as a unified cycle.
• Showcases the virtuosic Prelude, Op. 45, and the lyrical Barcarolle, Op. 60.
• Offers a deeply personal and compelling interpretation of Chopin's piano repertoire.

Specifications:

• Artist: Peter Donohoe
• Format: Audio CD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Language: German
• Manufacturer: Somm Recordings
• Country of Origin: Netherlands
• EAN: 0748871072626
• Release Date: 17 Jul 2026

Experience the passion and brilliance of Chopin through the masterful interpretation of Peter Donohoe on this exceptional CD release from SOMM Recordings.