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Chopin: Piano Sonatas etc (Artur Rubinstein Collection, Vol 46) [Original recording remastered]

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  • Audio CD (5 Feb 2001)
  • SPARS Code: ADD
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Original recording remastered
  • Label: RCA
  • ASIN: B00004ZD5C
  • Other Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 108,077 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Song Title Time Price
Listen  1. Sonata No. 2, Op. 35 in B-flat Minor: Grave - Doppio movimento 5:36£0.89
Listen  2. Sonata No. 2, Op. 35 in B-flat Minor: Scherzo 6:36£0.89
Listen  3. Sonata No. 2, Op. 35 in B-flat Minor: Marche funebre - Lento 9:00£2.29
Listen  4. Sonata No. 2, Op. 35 in B-flat Minor: Presto 1:27£0.89
Listen  5. Sonata No. 3, Op. 58 in B Minor: Allegro maestoso (1999 Remastered) 9:04£2.29
Listen  6. Sonata No. 3, Op. 58 in B Minor: Scherzo: Molto vivace (1999 Remastered) 2:36£0.89
Listen  7. Sonata No. 3, Op. 58 in B Minor: Largo (1999 Remastered) 9:04£2.29
Listen  8. Sonata No. 3, Op. 58 in B Minor: Finale: Presto, non tanto (1999 Remastered) 5:06£0.89
Listen  9. Fantaisie, Op. 49 in F Minor (1999 Remastered)12:06£2.29
Listen10. Barcarolle, Op. 60 in F-sharp (1998 Remastered) 9:31£2.29
Listen11. Berceuse, Op. 57 in D-Flat (1999 Remastered) 4:46£0.89

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Magisterial 12 Aug 2011
By Elpenor
Format:Audio CD
The foremost Chopin pianist, I agree with the other reviewer, but I think this CD is just shy of his best. It may be because of the very dry sound which accentuates Rubinstein's rather dry playing at times. This shows more in the opening two movements of the 2nd Sonata, which sound a bit bland compared to other more demonic or dramatic interpretations. The Funeral March, however, is the highlight of the disc - truly moving. The 3rd Sonata fares better overall, even though the Scherzo and Finale again suffer from that dryness. It's not quite my favourite version, but you can't take away from Rubinstein's artistry - he achieves maximum expression from the most economic means.

Oh, and this CD also contains one of the most passionate and lyrical accounts of the Barcarolle you're ever likely to hear!
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Scriabinmahler TOP 500 REVIEWER
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These classic performances by Rubinstein still sound fresh & deeply affecting. The dazzling rendition of 3rd sonata alone can make this cd worth investing, but coupled with brilliant account of 2nd sonata, Fantasie & other works, this is irresistable. Revived in clearly focussed remastering, this is a must for any fans or those who love Chopin's piano music.
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32 of 36 people found the following review helpful
Chopin of the First Rank from Rubinstein 17 May 2001
By Hank Drake - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD
Volume 46 of RCA's complete Arthur Rubinstein Collection features the pianist in recordings from 1961-62, performing works by Chopin which were staples of his public repertoire.

Rubinstein never recorded Chopin's First Sonata, which was written when the composer was still a teenager. That piece is largely, and justifiably, forgotten. Chopin's Second Sonata, with its famous Funeral March, figured prominently in his repertoire. He first recorded the work in 1946 (Volume 16), a harsh sounding, overdriven performance. The present version dates from 1961 and shows the pianist near his autumnal prime. Rubinstein wisely avoids the first movement repeat, and his tempos are well chosen. This is, on the whole, a rather more mellow reading of this work than one is accustomed to hearing, with a restrained Funeral March. Other fine recordings of this work include Rubinstein's "live" version from Moscow in 1964 (Volume 62, which has a slightly touched-up Scherzo); Horowitz' 1962 recording on Sony; and the mightiest Chopin Sonata of them all, Rachmaninoff's 1935 RCA recording.

Chopin's Third Sonata figured somewhat less prominently in Rubinstein's repertoire, and this is his only recording of the work. Many of the same attributes from the companion Second Sonata are here also: natural sense of phrasing and tempos, understanding of structural relationships, solid technique, and Rubinstein's inimitable gorgeous tone. The pianist avoids the trap of playing the outer movements too quickly, which would underpin their dramatic effect. Collectors of fine Chopin playing on CD would do well to obtain this version, in addition to Kapell's outstanding mono version on RCA.

The Barcarolle, Fantasie, and Berceuse are fine makeweights to a fulfilling Chopin recital.

RCA has done an excellent job of remastering Max Wilcox's fine sounding original tapes. Rubinstein's golden sonority is evident in all its splendor, with an even greater dynamic impact than in the earlier CD versions.

11 of 16 people found the following review helpful
One of Rubinstein's greatest Chopin recordings 11 April 2005
By M. Levitt - classical music buff - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD
This CD, Volume 46, contains Chopin's 2nd and 3rd Piano Sonatas, plus the Fantasy, Op. 49, Barcarolle, Op. 60, and Berceuse, Op. 57.

The performances of the Sonatas are gorgeous, wonderfully poetic. The versions of the Fantasy and Barcarolle are no less fine. This is a must CD for lovers of Chopin, great piano playing and Rubinstein.

Good recorded sound.
Mind-Melting Berceuse! 31 Dec 2011
By NPUL - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD
This is one of my favorite Chopin CD's - especially for the third Sonata and the Berceuse. The Berceuse is so perfect (tempo/dynamics/rubato) that it almost creates a hypnotic effect at times. When I finish listening to this I feel I don't have a care in the world. I wonder how much better the Berceuse would sound if it were originally recorded as DDD recording (if digital recording would have been available in the 60's)? I would love to be able to crank up the volume on that one and not hear a hiss of sound at all.
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