: Encompassing 10 CDs, his Chopin recordings are described as "quixotic". While his Nocturnes are hailed for their poetic depth, his Mazurkas are often polarizing due to their volatile rhythmic freedom .
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: Influenced by his love for jazz (specifically Bud Powell), François famously claimed a pianist "should never sound under any obligation to play the next note". : Encompassing 10 CDs, his Chopin recordings are
Critics and fans alike identify a central tension in this collection: . : Encompassing 10 CDs