--- product_id: 64367661 title: "Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 1; Ballades" brand: "cho/noseda/london symphony orchestra" price: "KD 16.29" currency: KWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/64367661-chopin-piano-concerto-no-1-ballades store_origin: KW region: Kuwait --- # Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 1; Ballades **Brand:** cho/noseda/london symphony orchestra **Price:** KD 16.29 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 1; Ballades by cho/noseda/london symphony orchestra - **How much does it cost?** KD 16.29 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/64367661-chopin-piano-concerto-no-1-ballades) ## Best For - cho/noseda/london symphony orchestra enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted cho/noseda/london symphony orchestra brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Product Description Pianist Seong-Jin Cho was the first prize winner at the prestigious International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw one year ago. On the anniversary of that win, Cho's first ever studio recording on DG presents Chopin's 1st Piano Concerto with the LSO and Gianandrea Noseda recorded at Abbey Road Studios, as well as the Chopin's four Ballades. "Everything is poetic, introspective, graceful" - Financial Times Review Everything is poetic, introspective, graceful --Financial TimesNothing is done just for show; it s all about the music --The GuardianUnequivocally brilliant --The Telegraph ## Images ![Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 1; Ballades - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71CM1GPERaL.jpg) ![Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 1; Ballades - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81JdLsQfrXL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic music, though I hope there's a remaster someday. *by U***N on March 28, 2017* Absolutely adore Seong-Jin Cho's playing. I found out about him shortly after his victory at the 2015 Chopin competition (by way of the Chopin Institute's YouTube channel - thanks to them for uploading videos of all the competitors from the 2015 edition of the competition along with past editions! I also found Kate Liu's Chopin to be most beautiful, though I'm not sure if she has any recording sessions lined up.)5 stars because the music is great, and isn't that what we're all here for? I won't go too deep with the review here, because I think we all differ in how we perceive the music. I will call out this particular recording, though - I'm not a fan of how it was mastered. It feels to me like they messed with the dynamics a little bit. The louder, faster passages in the Concerto are a tad muddy to my ears, though this seems to affect my setups unequally. I listen to music in four places...In my car, everything sounds bad, and that's the fault of the car and road noise.At work, I have a pair of Sennheiser HD 380s plugged directly into my work computer. With the office noise around me (yay open seating plan), the recording is fine.At home, I have a pair of Sennheiser HD 600s plugged into a USB DAC/AMP. I can detect a little muddiness and some dynamic range compression, particularly during louder and faster passages.Also at home, I have a pair of Polk tower speakers attached to an entry-level Yamaha receiver. It is here that I have some real issues with the recording.Ah well. While I have invested some money into my audio equipment, I am the type to listen to the music and not the equipment. That is to say, I can absolutely get lost in great music played over a staticky radio. Hence, I'm still giving 5 stars. Just wanna call out the recording's characteristics, though... ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What a wonderful follow-up cd to compliment Seong Jin Cho's first recording ... *by A***E on December 27, 2016* What a wonderful follow-up cd to compliment Seong Jin Cho's first recording of his win at The International Chopin Competition in 2015. This cd includes Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 1 and the 4 Ballades. What I love so much about this pianist is when you listen to the way he plays Chopin his touch is aways so light and delicate. Even in the forte parts, which is so remarkable. For anyone who plays the piano you know when a passage comes that you have to play loud and fast it is extremely difficult to also play with a light touch. Not to mention this young man is only 22 years old and didn't start playing until he was 10. Which is starting late for a classical musician. When listening to this recording you get the euphoric feeling that this is what Chopin himself would sound like if we could hear him play. What a talent to be admired and respected. All one can do is sit and listen in awe. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful, As Usual *by C***R on June 9, 2023* Cho Seong-Jin is a great pianist. This recording shows off his artistry and musical depth, and is a must for lovers of Chopin. I never fail to be impressed by this still young, and prodigious talent. ## Frequently Bought Together - Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 1; Ballades - Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 2; Scherzi - Winner: 17th International Chopin Piano Competition Warsaw 2015 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/64367661-chopin-piano-concerto-no-1-ballades](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/64367661-chopin-piano-concerto-no-1-ballades) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kuwait* *Store origin: KW* *Last updated: 2026-05-20*