Chopin Recordings

Started by George, April 06, 2007, 06:00:36 AM

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rubio

"One good thing about music, when it hits- you feel no pain" Bob Marley

Drasko



SimonGodders


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George


helios

Lipatti's 3rd sonata is a must-listen for any pianist.

rubio

I just heard a fantastic performance of Chopin's "Andante spianato et grande polonaise, Op. 22" by Rubinstein (1935). I must say I really love this piece, and therefore I wonder if you have any suggestions for some other superb versions (for solo piano only)?
"One good thing about music, when it hits- you feel no pain" Bob Marley

SimonGodders

Sirota


Leschenko

Beautiful and talented, now there's a catch... ;) :-*

Also like Rubinstein's from 1950, haven't heard the earlier one.

SimonGodders

Forgot to say Francois as well


rubio

I found out that I already have the Sirota, but I haven't listened to it yet. I ordered a single CD with the Francois polonaises.

Does the Michelangeli performance on that DVD exist on CD? Or maybe I should just go for my first piano DVD.
"One good thing about music, when it hits- you feel no pain" Bob Marley

SimonGodders

Quote from: rubio on May 27, 2007, 07:55:12 AM
I found out that I already have the Sirota, but I haven't listened to it yet.

Well get listening then! It's bloody good!
;)

Drasko

Quote from: rubio on May 27, 2007, 07:55:12 AM
Does the Michelangeli performance on that DVD exist on CD?

It does but that particular performance might prove difficult to find

QuoteTurin 1962 - Cetra CDE 1021, Classic Editions CO 3538, Ermitage ERM 122, Music and Arts CD-924



Simon can you link to Leschenko disc, I couldn't find it

Bonehelm

If one likes Chopin, he must get (or at least listen to once) these:





some say he's not musical..but I don't get how. For me, he's both emotionally and technically excellent.

SimonGodders

Quote from: Drasko on May 27, 2007, 09:23:42 AM
Simon can you link to Leschenko disc, I couldn't find it

My pleasure:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00009ILC1/202-4351466-9240634

A storming recital, can see why Argerich likes her, bit of a 'chip off the old block'  ;)

rubio

I have now listened to the below Chopin disc, "Leo Sirota - A Chopin recital - 1952-1963" and it is very fine. For the "Andante Spianato et Grande Polonaise" his reindition is more virtuosic than Rubinstein and he has a great dynamic range. I must still say that I prefer Rubinstein's performance due to it's melancholic atmosphere and his lovely piano tone. For Sirota I have to add that I find the sound of the CD to be on the bright side, and I prefer Andante's warm/neutral transfers of Rubinstein.

"One good thing about music, when it hits- you feel no pain" Bob Marley

Drasko

Quote from: SimonGodders on May 27, 2007, 11:02:20 AM
My pleasure:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00009ILC1/202-4351466-9240634

A storming recital, can see why Argerich likes her, bit of a 'chip off the old block'  ;)

Thanks, ordered a copy though it'll take bit of time until it reaches me (via London).

Haven't heard her before and unfortunately missed her playing Chopin's E minor here few weeks ago. Opinions on her playing seem to be quite devided and that always makes me curious to hear for myself.