Frédéric Chopin - Nocturnes (Marié François)

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Composer: Frédéric Chopin

1. Nocturne No. 1 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 9: No. 1, Larghetto
2. Nocturne No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 9: No. 2, Andante
3. Nocturne No. 3 in B Major, Op. 9: No. 3, Allegretto
4. Nocturne No. 4 in F Major, Op. 15: No. 1, Andante cantabile
5. Nocturne No. 5 in F-Sharp Major, Op. 15: No. 2, Larghetto
6. Nocturne No. 6 in G Minor, Op. 15: No. 3, Lento
7. Nocturne No. 7 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 27: No. 1, Larghetto
8. Nocturne No. 8 in D-Flat Major, Op. 27: No. 2, Lento sostenuto
9. Nocturne No. 9 in B Major, Op. 32: No. 1, Andante sostenuto
10. Nocturne No. 10 in A-Flat Major, Op. 32: No. 2, Lento
11. Nocturne No. 11 in G Minor, Op. 37: No. 1, Andante sostenuto
12. Nocturne No. 12 in G Major, Op. 37: No. 2, Andantino
13. Nocturne No. 13 in C Minor, Op. 48: No. 1, Lento
14. Nocturne No. 14 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 48: No. 2, Andantino
15. Nocturne No. 15 in F Minor, Op. 55: No. 1, Andante
16. Nocturne No. 16 in E-Flat Major, Op. 55: No. 2, Lento sostenuto
17. Nocturne No. 17 in B Major, Op. 62: No. 1, Andante
18. Nocturne No. 18 in E Major, Op. 62: No. 2, Lento
19. Nocturne No. 19 in E Minor, Op. 72: No. 1, Andante
20. Nocturne No. 20 in C-Sharp Minor, KK IVa/16 Lento
21. Nocturne No. 21 in C Minor, Op. Posth.

Marié François, piano

Date: 2025

Label: Evil Penguin Classic

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Belgian pianist Marie François presents a complete recording of Chopin’s 21 Nocturnes, composed between 1827 and 1846 and now central to the piano repertoire. She views the works not just as masterpieces but as opportunities for growth, emphasizing their origins in Chopin’s improvisations and their potential for storytelling through phrasing, colour, timing, and silence. Rather than simply recording them, François sought a deeper artistic understanding, using the Nocturnes as a medium to refine her expressive voice.

Marie François is a Belgian concert pianist whose repertoire and stage presence reflect her bold, warm, and engaging personality. She views performance as storytelling, combining piano playing with lively commentary, anecdotes, and reflections to connect personally with audiences and inspire enthusiasm for classical music. François has performed widely across Europe and the USA, appearing at prestigious venues such as Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw, Antwerp’s Queen Elisabeth Hall, and the Martha Argerich Festival in Hamburg. Her 2019 debut CD Eclectic/Being me was highly acclaimed, followed by the 2021 EP Memories of Tomorrow. Alongside performing, she writes, appears on media panels, hosts podcasts, and advocates passionately for classical music.

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