Chopin (CD)

Deutsche Grammophon releases an album featuring highlights of the performances given by Eric Lu, winner of the 19th International Chopin Piano Competition. The American pianist was awarded first prize by the jury in Warsaw last night, following the final round of the Competition. His recordings were captured live during the various stages of the world’s most prestigious competition for classical musicians. “I’m so grateful for this honour,” says Eric Lu, “grateful to all the Chopin lovers around the world who watched online, to the audience here in Warsaw, and to the jury for bestowing this honour on me. This is a dream come true.” The album features Chopin’s ‘Funeral March’ Piano Sonata, as well as the Barcarolle, a Waltz, a Nocturne, a Polonaise and the Op. 56 set of Mazurkas.