Arthur Rubinstein: The Chopin Collection

Chopin (Artist), Rubinstein (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 9, 1991)
• Number of Discs: 11
• Label: RCA
• ASIN: B000003F52
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #91,661 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #65 in Music > Classical > Forms & Genres > Etudes

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34 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pianism at its most noble, Chopin as he was meant to be, March 29, 1999

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This review is from: Arthur Rubinstein: The Chopin Collection (Audio CD)

One comes to note certain inevitable pairings between pianists and the composers for whom they had the most affinity, and between composers and the one artist who seems best to convey their work. Bach and Gould, Beethoven and Schnabel, Rachmaninoff and Horowitz, Scriabin and Sofronitzky, as well as others, come to mind. But no such pairing is more compelling than Chopin and Rubinstein, and this set is a monumental testament to the towering genius of Chopin's compositional achievements and the unsurpassed mastery and naturalness of Rubinstein's approach. In nearly every form -- the grandeur of the ballades, the subtle shading of the nocturnes, the pomp of the polonaises -- Rubinstein presents what is best in Chopin's music, with flair, ardor and a glorious golden coloration that one can never forget. Yes, Hofmann and Horowitz could outfinger him, but in direct emotional command, no one has touched Rubinstein's consummate mastery of Chopin's sound world. An indispensable set.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The definitive Chopin, November 16, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Arthur Rubinstein: The Chopin Collection (Audio CD)

Having listened over 20 years to many, many recordings of Chopin, I am persuaded that Rubinstein's essay is in fact the definitive version. Unmannered, direct, moving and above all noble--Rubinstein's characteristic approach. I never tire of this collection no matter how often or when I listen to it. If you have not listened to the Nocturnes - do so and be prepared to experience the full range, power and emotional impact of the piano as few can deliver it.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Chopin Enthusiast's Treasure, May 22, 2000

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Marcel T. Hoffman (Chicago, Illinois) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Arthur Rubinstein: The Chopin Collection (Audio CD)

Having grown up with the much older vinyl edition, this complete Rubinstein Chopin collection brings back to life the old vinyl record set with new clarity and adds additional music. With the same red RCA logo as the vinyl records, a sense of nostalgia is created. Rubinstein plays chopin like no other, and now on digital medium, Rubinstein's work will last for generations. The CD's add a much needed clarity to the original vinyl set. The stereo selections have better stereo separation and high fidelity than the vinyl records. This CD box set is the complete Rubinstein Chopin collection, the vinyl record set did not include such key recordings as the Mazurkas and others. From the novice listener to the experienced Chopin enthusiast, this Rubinstein Collection is a monumental acheivement. In these recordings, Rubinstein brings forth his own unique mastery of Chopin. One cannot fully appreciate Chopin without listening to his playing. Rubinstein's subtle expressions, nuances, virtuosity, and bold declarations are consistent from recording to recording. This is a mandatory addition to any classical collection and required listening for anyone interested in Chopin.