The fourth ballad by F. Chopin in performing interpretations

Chopin’s piano ballads occupy a special place in the concert repertoire of the pianists of the 21st century, representatives of various national schools and performing traditions. The article is devoted to the analysis of the performance of Chopin’s Fourth Ballad by outstanding representatives of contemporary piano art: A. Sultanov (Russia), Li Yundi (China) and Kh. Buniatishvili (Georgia). A comparative analysis of the Ballad’s performing interpretations allows the author to come closer to understanding the multidimensionality of the composer’s idea, to comprehend the originality and depth of each interpretation in the context of the principles of Chopin’s piano stylistics. This unique performing resonance allows us to comprehend the specificity of the interpretation of Chopin’s musical text and, more broadly the Romanticism tradition in contemporary musical culture.