Orlando Otey
The Chopin of Mexico Plays Chopin
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This Chopin recording performed by Orlando Otey, known as the Chopin of Mexico, is a masterful collections of some of Chopin's best works.
tracks
- 1 Ballade in Ab Op. 47
- 2 Scherzo in B Minor Op. 20
- 3 Etude in a Minor Op. 10 No. 2
- 4 Etude in C# Minor Op. 10 No. 4
- 5 Etude in Eb Minor Op. 10 No. 6
- 6 Etude in Ab Op. 10 No. 10
- 7 Etude in Eb Op. 10 No. 11
- 8 Etude in C Minor Op. 25 No. 12
- 9 Fantasie Impromptu in C# Minor Op. 66
- 10 Waltz in Am Op. 34 No. 2
- 11 Waltz in Gb Op. 70 No. 1
- 12 Ecossaise in D Op. 73 No. 1
- 13 Ecossaise in G Op. 73 No. 2
- 14 Ecossaise in Db Op. 73 No. 3
- 15 Nocturne in C Minor Op. 48 No. 1
- 16 Nocturne in F# Minor Op. 48 No. 2
- 17 Nocturne in G Op. 37 No. 2
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At the age of two Orlando Otey was placed at the piano by his mother. It was 1927 and she had always hoped to have a son who would become a concert pianist. This young pianist went on to give his first concert at the age of four at the Teatro Iris in his native Mexico City.
By the age of five he had toured Mexico and by seven he had toured Europe. He also began composing at an early age, and when he was just 14 he composed his first piano concerto, already having completed a list of other compositions.
In 1940 at the age of 15 while on tour in Mexico, giving three programs of his own compositions that included several mazurkas, nocturnes and etudes Otey was heralded as “The Chopin of Mexico” by critics and listeners. Not only was Otey’s performing of Romantic music remarkable, his own compositions reflected the Romantic style to such an extent that many mistook them for compositions of Chopin.
This collection of Chopin’s music performed by Orlando Otey is representative of a persevering spirit that the composer and pianist have shared. It is hoped the expression and passion exhibited in Otey’s interpretation of Chopin’s music truly inspires the listener.
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The way it used to be
author: Robin SpencerThis is old-school playing in the very best sense of the word. Listening to Senor Otey takes us back to an era which has all but vanished today.
Psychiatrist, Philadelphia, PA
author: Leander T. EllisThe CD is really wonderful! The music is like a strand of beautiful gems sparkling in the sun.
Pianist
author: Michi TashjianThis playing comes straight from the heart, it is so lyrical and has an intimacy as if he is playing just for the listener.
Professor of Music and Pianist
author: Samuel HsuOtey's Chopin CD is a work of incomparable artistry and haunting lyricsm.
Violinist, Tokyo, Japan
author: Toshiya EtoOrlando Otey's CD is a performance of beauty and sensitivity. His playing is that of a true artist.
Pianists, Western Australia
author: R.and T. WalmsleyOrlando Otey's playing of Chopin's music has real integrity, each phrase so beautifully delineated and every note clear as a bell.
Singer
author: Pedro LedezmaTo hear Orlando Otey playing from the heart is to hear the soul of Mexico and the love of the piano!
Chopin lives!
author: Axel SchwendtI am a HUGE fan of Chopin and grew up playing his pieces myself as I studied piano. It seems that a lot of pianists like to feature his music on their recordings. But Mr. Otey's chopin pieces are the best I've ever heard. Moving and inspiring! From the technical aspects to the lyricism, it doesn't get any better than this.