Friedrich Gulda – Chopin and Beyond…

This concert from the Münchner Klaviersommer 1986 is a real highlight for every Gulda-Fan. It proves that Friedrich Gulda’s interpretations of Frédéric Chopin’s music are absolutely unique and it shows the versatility of an indescribably talented artist. If you want to hear a really different Chopin, this is it. And if you want to see him perform together with Limpe Fuchs, a German composer and performance-artist, this first release of an outstanding concert gives you the opportunity.
Joachim Kaiser’s interview with Friedrich Gulda from 1986, included as a Bonus, gives a deep insight into Gulda’s artistic engagement with Chopin. He explains his respect for this great composer and why he needed a creative break, after which his reception and interpretation got a new direction.