Lars Vogt - Chopin - (24-48, Cavi, | 2014)

: Vogt offers a poetic, "crystalline" account of this staple. However, some critics found the development section of the first movement almost too quiet, "slowing down to a crawl" in a way that may be polarizing for some listeners.

Lars Vogt’s 2014 recording of Chopin (released on ) is characterized by its highly individual, introspective, and lyrical approach . Rather than focusing on grand virtuosity, Vogt emphasizes a "fragile and precious" atmosphere, often drawing comparisons to the clarity and sensitivity of Mozart. Critical Highlights Lars Vogt - Chopin - (24-48, Cavi, 2014)

Lars Vogt – Chopin – CD (Album), 2014 [r11402660] | Discogs : Vogt offers a poetic, "crystalline" account of this staple

: Includes Ballade No. 1, Scherzo No. 1, Piano Sonata No. 2, and six selected Nocturnes. Rather than focusing on grand virtuosity, Vogt emphasizes

: The album opens with a daringly slow Ballade No. 1 , featuring dramatic pauses and an extremely soft touch that signals Vogt's refusal to follow standard performance traditions.