Artur Rubinstein - The Chopin Collection: The Nocturnes [BOX SET]

Frederic Chopin (Composer), Artur Rubinstein (Performer)

Product Details

• Performer: Artur Rubinstein
• Composer: Frederic Chopin
• Audio CD (October 25, 1990)
• SPARS Code: ADD
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Box set
• Note on Boxed Sets: During shipping, discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage. Please examine and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
• Label: RCA
• ASIN: B000003ENY
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #55,181 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Op. 9 - No. 1 In b flat

2. Op. 9 - No. 2 In E-Flat

3. Op. 9 - No. 3 In B

4. Op. 15 - No. 1 In F

5. Op. 15 - No. 2 In F-Sharp

6. Op. 15 - No. 3 In g

7. Op. 27 - No. 1 In c sharp

8. Op. 27 - No. 2 In D-Flat

9. Op. 32 - No. 1 In B

10. Op. 32 - No. 2 In A-Flat

Disc: 2

1. Op. 37 - No. 1 In g

2. Op. 37 - No. 2 In G

3. Op. 48 - No. 1 In c

4. Op. 48 - No. 2 In f sharp

5. Op. 55 - No. 1 In f

6. Op. 55 - No. 2 In E-Flat

7. Op. 62 - No. 1 In B

8. Op. 62 - No. 2 In E

9. Op. 72 - No. 1 In e

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Whether you are a musical scholar in search of artistic perfection, or an ordinary soul wanting to create a romantic mood, this complete collection of Chopin's nocturnes delivers. The nocturnes, which by definition are dreamy, pensive compositions, are fully realized by Artur Rubinstein's indescribably delicious interpretation. He captures all the fantastic imagery with crisp, dynamic playing, never once entering the realm of bathos. A must-have for any classical collection worth its weight in G clefs. --Barbara Eisner Bayer

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREATEST CHOPIN RECORDING EVER, November 5, 1999

By A Customer

I've heard chopin nocturnes played by barenboim, pollini, ashkenazy, arrau, serkin etc..This recording is simply the greatest ever. period. you don't have to know rubinstein to appreciate his artistry and poetry in playing this chopin masterpiece. you will enjoy rubinstein's mastery that made him world-famous. no one ever have or will play nocturnes better or with more feelings than the late maestro. rubinstein is the chopinist of our lifetime and left us legacy to be followed.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the Album that turned me onto Classical Piano, November 30, 2001

By	Lee M. Mcguire (Urbana, IL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

My favorite piano album of all time. I moved a few years ago and lost all my CD's, and because of financial problems have only recently begun to repurchase many recordings. When I bought this again and listened to it after a few years away, I could have cried. It was like meeting an old love, and none of the thrill was gone. She was as beautiful as ever. Rubinstein's sense of rubato is perfect; affective and full of rhythm within rhythm, yet only consciously noticeable when you carefully examine the playing. Totally natural. Like Liszt said of Chopin's rubato, "See that tree? See how the leaves move yet the shape stays the same?" The tone is bold and sharp, proving that Chopin's music was not to be maudlinly caressed as the stereotype of a weak, tubercular genius has perpetuated. This is music to lay in the dark with, not to fall asleep to, but to ride the night blanket away in.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb performance!, December 4, 1998

By A Customer

Rubinstein's playing, as always, is wonderful, and the quality of the recording is excellent. I have been listening to Chopin's nocturnes for 50 years and I am delighted with this edition. I highly recommend it.