My 10 Favorite Chopin Works

(This list is incomplete and yet to be updated…)

1. Frédéric Chopin — Piano Concerto No.1 in E minor, Op.11

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2. Frédéric Chopin — Scherzo No.2 in B flat minor, Op.31

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3. Frédéric Chopin — Ballade No.3 in A flat major, Op.47

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4. Frédéric Chopin — Étude No.12 in C minor, Op.25 (‘Ocean’)

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5. Frédéric Chopin — Étude No.1 in C major, Op.10 (‘Waterfall’)

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6. Frédéric Chopin — Fantaisie in F minor, Op.49

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7. Frédéric Chopin — Fantaisie Impromptu in C sharp minor, Op.66

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P.S. Among the famous pianists who play Chopin really well, there is really no single one’s performance which I prefer overwhelmingly than any other’s. I have listened to different editions a lot. Artur Rubinstein is really a master of all Chopin’s works and is beloved by many. For concerto, Yundi Li’s performance on Chopin International Piano Competition struck me a lot. I also appreciate Krystian Zimerman’s interpretation. Vladimir Ashkenazy and Maurizio Pollini played etudes unbelievably well.