Myung Whun Chung - Piano

The ECM New Series debut of Myung Whun Chung features the widely-celebrated conductor as pianist. Recorded at Venice's Teatro La Fenice, in July 2013, the album marks the first occasion that Chung has recorded solo. In a performer's note, he describes the album as a gift for younger listeners, as well as a personal thanks to those who share his love of this music. Chung's touch and sensitivity for dynamics cast a new light on familiar pieces — by Debussy, Chopin, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Schubert, Schumann and Mozart — as they are experienced in a gently flowing sequence which also serves to highlight affinities between the compositions.

Although conducting now fully occupies his professional life, Chung (born 1953 in Seoul) made his debut as pianist with the Seoul Philharmonic at the age of 7. He later studied the piano with Maria Curcio, the last and favorite pupil of Artur Schnabel. In 1974 he was a prize winner in the Tchaikovsky Competition. He then began his career playing piano trios with his sisters, Kyung Wha Chung and Myung Wha Chung.

 

Clair de lune

Nocturne In D Flat Major, Op. 27/2

Für Elise

Autumn Song

Impromptu In E Flat Major, D899 No.2

Kinderszenen Op. 15 No. 7 "Träumerei"

Impromptu In G Flat, D899 No.3

Nocturne In C Sharp Minor, Op. Posth.

Twelve Variations On "Ah! Vous dirais-je, maman" K.265

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