Composer: Frédéric François Chopin
Performer: Yunchan Lim
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Decca
Catalogue: 4870122
Release: 2024
Size: 1.9 GB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: yes
12 Études, Op. 10
01. No. 1 in C Major “Waterfall”
02. No. 2 in A Minor “Chromatique”
03. No. 3 in E Major “Tristesse”
04. No. 4 in C-Sharp Minor “Torrent”
05. No. 5 in G-Flat Major “Black Keys”
06. No. 6 in E-Flat Minor “Lament”
07. No. 7 in C Major “Toccata”
08. No. 8 in F Major “Sunshine”
09. No. 9 in F Minor
10. No. 10 in A-Flat Major
11. No. 11 in E-Flat Major “Arpeggio”
12. No. 12 in C Minor “Revolutionary”
12 Études, Op. 25
13. No. 1 in A-Flat Major “Aeolian Harp”
14. No. 2 in F Minor “The Bees”
15. No. 3 in F Major “The Horseman”
16. No. 4 in A Minor “Paganini”
17. No. 5 in E Minor “Wrong Note”
18. No. 6 in G-Sharp Minor “Thirds”
19. No. 7 in C-Sharp Minor “Cello”
20. No. 8 in D-Flat Major “Sixths”
21. No. 9 in G-Flat Major “Butterfly Wings”
22. No. 10 in B Minor “Octave”
23. No. 11 in A Minor “Winter Wind”
24. No. 12 in C Minor “Ocean”
Yunchan Lim is the one of the most talked-about classical artists on the planet. In 2024 he presents his debut studio album on Decca Classics. Yunchan Lim became the youngest ever winner of the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in 2022, aged only 18; his performance of Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 3 moved his conductor to tears and gathered unprecedented millions of online viewers. In the months following, his rise to stardom has been meteoric, with invitations from the most prestigious concert halls and orchestras. Now, he releases his first studio album.
“He has the potential to become a once-in-generation pianist, one who combines astounding virtuosity with interpretive depth.” – The New Yorker
Yunchan Lim’s performance of Liszt’s Transcendental Études has been hailed as an extraordinary display of technical brilliance and emotional depth. His interpretation of these notoriously difficult pieces captivates audiences with a rare blend of youthful energy and profound musical maturity. Lim navigates the intricate passages with remarkable precision, while bringing out the lyrical and expressive qualities often overshadowed by the work’s technical demands. His dynamic phrasing and seamless transitions showcase not only his virtuosic ability but also a deep understanding of Liszt’s complex musical language, making his performances both powerful and poetic.