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

Frederic Chopin (Composer), Artur Rubinstein (Performer)
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  • 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)

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

On this CD:
  1. Nocturnes (3) for piano, Op. 9, CT. 108-110 Nocturne in B flat minor, No.1, Op.9
    Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
    with Artur Rubinstein

  2. Nocturnes (3) for piano, Op. 9, CT. 108-110 Nocturne in E flat, No.2, Op.9
    Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
    with Artur Rubinstein

  3. Nocturnes (3) for piano, Op. 9, CT. 108-110 Nocturne in B, No.3, Op.9
    Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
    with Artur Rubinstein

  4. Nocturnes (3) for piano, Op. 15, CT. 111-113 Nocturne in F, No.1, Op.15
    Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
    with Artur Rubinstein

  5. Nocturnes (3) for piano, Op. 15, CT. 111-113 Nocturne in F sharp, No.2, Op.15
    Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
    with Artur Rubinstein

  6. Nocturnes (3) for piano, Op. 15, CT. 111-113 Nocturne in G minor, No.3, Op.15
    Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
    with Artur Rubinstein

  7. Nocturnes (2) for piano, Op. 27, CT. 114-115 Nocturne in C sharp minor, No.1, Op.27
    Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
    with Artur Rubinstein

  8. Nocturnes (2) for piano, Op. 27, CT. 114-115 Nocturne in D flat, No.2, Op.27
    Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
    with Artur Rubinstein

  9. Nocturnes (2) for piano, Op. 32, CT. 116-117 Nocturne in B, No.1, Op.32
    Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
    with Artur Rubinstein

  10. Nocturnes (2) for piano, Op. 37, CT. 118-119 Nocturne in G minor, No.1, Op.37
    Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
    with Artur Rubinstein

  11. Nocturnes (2) for piano, Op. 37, CT. 118-119 Nocturne in G, No.2, Op.37
    Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
    with Artur Rubinstein

  12. Nocturnes (2) for piano, Op. 48, CT. 120-121 Nocturne in C minor, No.1, Op.48
    Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
    with Artur Rubinstein

  13. Nocturnes (2) for piano, Op. 48, CT. 120-121 Nocturne in F sharp minor, No.2, Op.48
    Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
    with Artur Rubinstein

  14. Nocturnes (2) for piano, Op. 55, CT. 122-123 Nocturne in F minor, No.1, Op.55
    Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
    with Artur Rubinstein

  15. Nocturnes (2) for piano, Op. 55, CT. 122-123 Nocturne in E flat, No.2, Op.55
    Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
    with Artur Rubinstein

  16. Nocturnes (2) for piano, Op. 62, CT. 124-125 Nocturne in B, No.1, Op.62
    Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
    with Artur Rubinstein

  17. Nocturnes (2) for piano, Op. 62, CT. 124-125 Nocturne in E, No.2, Op.62
    Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
    with Artur Rubinstein

  18. Nocturne for piano in E minor, KK IV/b
    Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
    with Artur Rubinstein

  19. Nocturnes (2) for piano, Op. 32, CT. 116-117 Nocturne in B, No.1, Op.32
    Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
    with Artur Rubinstein


Editorial Reviews

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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

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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars GREATEST CHOPIN RECORDING EVER, November 5, 1999
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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.
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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
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.
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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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Simply the best.
No other pianist has a more natural flow of rubato for the Chopin nocturnes as Rubinstein. Ivan Moravec doesn't even come close.
Published 1 month ago by Philip King

5.0 out of 5 stars "Rubenstein Loved Life, Loved People And Loved To Play The Piano!"
Artur Rubenstein was the romantic player "par excellence"-but the modern kind of romantic pianist. His playing reflected a culture, an exuberance, an absolute masculinity and... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Raymond Vacchino

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Nocturnes
This is definitely Rubinstein territory. The pianist is known for his warm melodic phrasing and intelligent use of rubato in these pieces. Read more
Published on January 27, 2006 by pianoman

2.0 out of 5 stars Rubinstein Nocturnes
Rubinstein's first set of the complete Chopin Nocturne's recorded in the late 1930s in Europe is outstanding (as with those of the Mazurkas etc.). Read more
Published on March 6, 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
I should start off by saying I don't have this exact CD, but I do have a CD with Rubinstein playing Chopin's Nocturnes. They Are beautiful. Read more
Published on January 25, 2002 by Sir Pyke

5.0 out of 5 stars A timeless recording
This is one of the greatest recordings of all time in any genre. It's melancholy, delicate and haunting. Artur is a darling artist.
Published on May 27, 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Touching and untouchable
The greatest Chopin recordings of the world's greatest Chopin player. Rubinstein is really untouchable here. Read more
Published on September 18, 1999

3.0 out of 5 stars reasonable
compared to daniel barenboim's slow languorous rendition of these pieces, rubinstein seems to go about it in an almost mechanical way. Too dry and fast in my opinion.
Published on June 8, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Quintessential interpretation of the nocturnes!!!!
I've been listening to and playing the Chopin Nocturnes since I was a child and in all my experience with these jewels of the classical repetoir I have never heard a more perfect... Read more
Published on November 11, 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Definitive recording of these signature Chopin pieces
Consistency and sanity are the key words here. Although Rubinstein might not capture the bewitching lyricism of Ignaz Friedman (as in op.55 No. Read more
Published on November 6, 1998

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