It would be in vain to seek out power and faultless skill in this 22nd volume presenting the art of pianist Eugenie Koroliov published by the label Tacet. Entirely dedicated to Chopin in what is a highly personal program, this album is presented solely from an angle of modest confession, or, to put it more simply, under the aegis of solitary poeticism and poignant melancholy. The nocturnes, waltzes, études and mazurkas certainly speak for themselves in their diversity but with an art that is majestic, moderated and of profound inner character. Chopin’s numerous Parisian students often share their ideas on how one can interpret his works (read more on the subject in the fascinating works of Jean-Jacques Eigeldinger). They often highlight how each musical phrase sounds under their fingers and the brightness that each note delivers, like a syllable, a word, a phrase, a thought. One can never fail to admire such a sensitive, blissful interpretation. Both simplistic and noble. © François Hudry/Qobuz