In 2005 won one prize to another at the Chopin competition in Warsaw. A year later he signed a contract with the label . His first CDs with this prestigious label obviously had everything to do with Chopin. Now, however, Blechacz surprises with a recital dedicated to the music of . In an explanation, he confesses that in his childhood he was fascinated by the sound of the organ in the church. In
… the end he opted for the piano. However, the music of Bach - the most famous organist of all time - continued to fascinate him. In his own words, Rafal Blechacz strives for 'clarity and naturalness'. "I try to at least approach the sound of the harpsichord," said the pianist. (HJ)more
