There was a sensation at the 1980 Chopin Competition in Warsaw when, in a decision going against audience opinion, Ivo Pogorelich was not admitted to the final round because of his unconventional interpretations. This came about because of a wide discrepancy in the jury’s marking; half the panel of judges gave him the highest number of points and half the lowest. He was awarded only a special prize for his “exceptionally original pianistic talent”.
Martha Argerich resigned from the jury in protest, and the “Pogorelich Affair” made the headlines all over the world, not only on account of the sensational events at the competition, but also because it was said that Pogorelich had created a new Chopin style.
0:00 Etude in A flat major,
Op.10 No.10
2:04 Etude in G sharp minor, Op.25 No.6
4:12 Ballade in F major, Op.38
13:29 Polonaise in F sharp minor, Op.44
24:12 Scherzo in C Sharp Minor, Op.39
32:00 Prelude in D minor, Op.28 No.24
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29 июн 2023
