Spotlighting a secret hidden in the Rothschild archives...
- inbari8
- 14 hours ago
- 1 min read
The final single release ahead of my upcoming album, 'The Chopin Connection Vol. I', features a rare version of Chopin's 'Mazurka in A Minor, Op. 67, No. 4'
Discovered in the Rothschild family’s private Livre d’Or ("Golden Book")—a prized album of manuscript miniatures contributed by illustrious guests of the salon, including Mendelssohn, Bellini, Cherubini, and Meyerbeer—this manuscript offers a extraordinary window into Chopin’s inner circle – the connections spanning out from his pupil Charlotte de Rothschild 🏛️
Inscribed by Chopin in Paris on 28 November 1847, this version exhibits fascinating departures from the familiar posthumous edition published by Julian Fontana in 1855. With distinct musical transitions, alternate pauses, unique dynamic instructions, and original pedalling, these minute dissimilarities offer an invaluable masterclass in Chopin’s composition and performance practice. 🎼
On the upcoming album, both versions are presented side-by-side, allowing listeners to trace the master’s creative process firsthand. 🎶
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