Pianist Natalia Rehling - "Chopin in Vienna" album - CD Review, May 21st, 2026

Frédéric Chopin - Variations, Op. 2, in B-flat major on the theme "Là ci darem la mano"; Scherzo no. 1, Op. 20, in B minor; Ballade No. 1, Op. 23, in G minor.

Premiere album, released on February 13

With her new album, recorded in Vienna in September 2025, the Polish-Austrian pianist Natalia Rehling explores the music Frédéric Chopin created in Vienna between 1829 and 1831, revealing the stylistic transition the renowned composer underwent from his early creative phase to the reflections of his maturity.

On this album, titled "Chopin in Vienna", pianist Natalia Rehling presents both substantial works and miniature pieces by the Polish composer - the Variations, Op. 2, in B-flat major; the Scherzon B minor; Ballade No. 1; as well as mazurkas, a nocturne, and an etude, performances in which the soloist showcases her solid technique, depth, and interpretive finesse.

Natalia Rehling is a pianist renowned for her passion for the music of Frédéric Chopin. Much like the famous Romantic composer, she has ties to both her native country, Poland, and Austria, her adoptive country. Natalia Rehling has won numerous awards in competitions dedicated to Chopin's works and has performed on major stages across Europe, Asia, and North America, presenting a vast repertoire that spans from the Baroque era to the present day. She is a professor at the University of Music in Vienna and serves as vice-president of the International Chopin Society in the Austrian capital.

The album "Chopin in Vienna" was released on February 13th, 2026, by the Azure Sky Records label.