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Moonlit poetry and spirited dances

The Romantic genius of Frédéric Chopin can be found in his solo piano music. Though his dreamy nocturnes and dramatic sonatas capture the extremes of his style, many of his greatest works -- waltzes, polonaises and mazurkas -- echo the dances he heard as a child in Poland. The Essential Chopin features pianists Philippe Entremont, André Watts, Fou Ts'ong, Nelson Freire, Gary Graffman and Samuel Sanders, along with Leonard Rose's cello.

Essential Classics is the perfect starting point for any classical collection. Truly the finest recordings of the world's most beautiful music, Essential Classics offers all music fans the opportunity to enjoy classical music at an affordable price.

Essential Classics showcases premier performances. Each release features sterling sound quality, comprehensive liner notes, and a detailed description of the performance on the back of the CD, providing an easy-to-grasp explanation of the significance of those particular works.