...Veronese pianist Nosè took the stage in the second half to perform the later of Chopin's two Piano Concertos (No. 1 being actually the second written). Nosé brings to bear a warm, fluid style with a lightness and elasticity of playing that suit the style perfectly. He has the ability to convince in the most emotionally expressive passages and in the surprising but beautiful harmonic twists and turns.
The second theme of the Allegro maestoso, like the entirety of the second movement, was pure song, as enchanting fireflylike wisps of sound bridged the final section of the Romance. There was both vital rhythm and color to Nosè's interpretation of the Rondo with its Polish dance inspired theme... |
