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Chopin 200 Years: The Greatest Collection (Amazon Exclusive)

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I'm still listening to them to check for errors and 2/3rds into the whole lot, but on sheer value alone this gets 5 stars. I have to dock a star because I have to turn the volume up to keep these songs at the same level as other songs I have (a simple but annoying fix considering there are 160 of these songs to fix), and I don't like some of the renditions as much as other versions I have (some of the songs are played slower that I'd like). All in all this is really comprehensive and a HUGE bargain for someone who wants a hefty sampling of Chopin's work but isn't ready to plunk down more money for different renditions (as another reviewer had suggested).

too good to be true, like a 150 pieces for 5 bucks? whats the catch i say? whats the catch!?!

Chopin is widely acknowledged as one of the greatest composers of piano music to have ever lived. His music deserves as much money as you could spend on it. Don't let a cheap price alone tempt you. The performances in this collection sound passionless and amateur compared to the sublime recordings of Rubenstein, Horowitz, Pollini, or Perahia. Please do yourself a favor: if you can't afford more for Chopin right now, it's better you wait and save up to reward yourself later with much better performances of this life-changing music.

I honestly cannot imagine anyone not being elated with this MP3 Download purchase! Where on God's green earth are you going to get 160 beautiful Chopin piano pieces for this price? Ding, Ding! No where but here ladies and gentlemen! I own the Rubenstein collection = yes, it's good. Better, honestly, I can't hear it.

All I can tell you dear readers is this is a superb collection at a superlative price. I am no piano playing expert, classical music expert, or musicologist - I do know a good deal when I see it. I also, in this case, can hear it.

Thank you Amazon for consistently offering your customers real music at prices everyone can afford!

What an awesome collection. I'm a law student on a budget and this album is a steal. Upon listening, it's clear Chopin's music is of a different era; not too severe like other classical composer's, definitely lighthearted and upbeat.

Get this while it's still $4.99!!