Chopin, Scherzo opus 31: Unique evocation of nature when played in early 19th c. tradition

This Chopin Scherzo in B flat Minor, opus 31, in a tempo that reflects more the practice of the early 19th century than the late 19th century approach that we today became attached (and used) to, opens a world full of the most unexpected and touching harmonies, following in a kind of timing to constantly surprise the listener. I hope you'll be able to just sit down, forget all references to standard mainstream performances, close your eyes and passively wait where this epic Scherzo story leads you to. You for sure will be taken on a tour of pure evocation of nature, starting off with huge clouds, announcing a spring storm, coming closer to you over the endless fields full of colorful spring flowers, with butterflies in the most exotic colors painting constant new scenes leaving you wondering how on earth one man could put so much beauty in 15 minutes of your life..
All to say... this is a recording I made way back in 2001, and still today I believe I would have a hard time bringing this piece back to its level it had at the time. I'm kind of... proud of my younger "me" :-).
There is a follow-up story to this, that I'll give you on Wednesday (7.11.2018)
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