John Ogdon plays Chopin Piano Sonata no. 3 & Scherzo no. 3 - live 1963
John Ogdon playing Chopin's Piano Sonata no. 3, op. 58, and Scherzo no. 3, op. 39, live in Leningrad on 29 November 1963. I've done what I could with a poor recording -- increased the volume, and removed as many clicks and pops as I could find. I tried to reduce the hiss but each attempt distorted the music, so I've left it as it is. The sound quality seems to worsen in the sonata's finale. However overall I think the performance is excellent, particularly the Largo which is intense and beautiful. The photo shows Ogdon at the Tchaikovsky House-Museum in Klin in 1962. Timing below: Chopin Piano Sonata no. 3 in B minor, op. 58 00:00 - 1 12:06 - 2 14:25 - 3 23:10 - 4 27:52 - Chopin Scherzo no. 3, op. 39
John Ogdon playing Chopin's Piano Sonata no. 3, op. 58, and Scherzo no. 3, op. 39, live in Leningrad on 29 November 1963. I've done what I could with a poor recording -- increased the volume, and removed as many clicks and pops as I could find. I tried to reduce the hiss but each attempt distorted the music, so I've left it as it is. The sound quality seems to worsen in the sonata's finale. However overall I think the performance is excellent, particularly the Largo which is intense and beautiful. The photo shows Ogdon at the Tchaikovsky House-Museum in Klin in 1962. Timing below: Chopin Piano Sonata no. 3 in B minor, op. 58 00:00 - 1 12:06 - 2 14:25 - 3 23:10 - 4 27:52 - Chopin Scherzo no. 3, op. 39