Chopin for those not in a hurry

Chopin’s Preludes Op. 28 have been recorded, in whole or in part, hundreds of times. Which makes this release on Analekta either essential or redundant, depending on your point of view. We shall adopt the essentialist approach. Alain Lefèvre, Quebec’s most popular pianist, has toiled honourably for years as an exponent of the forgotten works of André Mathieu. He deserves a shot at the standard repertoire, as well as a chance to be heard beside his peers. And whatever its merits, a recording by L [...]