Chopin Recordings

[George]

Looks very interesting George. Unfortunately I really don't have the time to seriously sit down and listen during next few weeks. Will have to pass on this one, sorry.

I understand.

[Bogey]

On another site, I set up a blind listening test of 10 performances of Chopin's Berceuse. I thought including it here might generate some interesting discussion. I uploaded the 10 performances complete over at 4 shared, so they can all be heard without downloading them. Let me know what you think of each one, which are your favorites, who you think the pianists are, etc:

#1 - http://www.4shared.com/mp3/K__8oiaX/1_online.html

#2 - http://www.4shared.com/mp3/DST3Y3oQ/2_online.html

#3 - http://www.4shared.com/mp3/x3RlB3tK/3_online.html

#4 - http://www.4shared.com/mp3/Gv30Akou/4_online.html

#5 - http://www.4shared.com/mp3/3PVTLu82/5_online.html

#6 - http://www.4shared.com/mp3/qFvcjIXp/6_online.html

#7 - http://www.4shared.com/mp3/zIjFsViI/7_online.html

#8 - http://www.4shared.com/mp3/-qzNwZkJ/8_online.html

#9 - http://www.4shared.com/mp3/1nxVa3SD/9_online.html

#10 - http://www.4shared.com/mp3/T7Ux23gR/10_online.html


They can also be downloaded in FLAC and MP3 format here: http://www.mediafire.com/?kw32k40nmc78z

Just bringing this over so that it does not get buried, buddy.  I will try it this week as spring break starts tomorrow at 2:45 PM!

Me tomorrow at 2:46 PM

[George]

Just bringing this over so that it does not get buried, buddy.  I will try it this week as spring break starts tomorrow at 2:45 PM!

Me tomorrow at 2:46 PM

Cool. Will be glad to hear your thoughts.

Mandryka, I am surprised you haven't chimed in yet. 

[mc ukrneal]

Cool. Will be glad to hear your thoughts.

Mandryka, I am surprised you haven't chimed in yet. 

Maybe make it a separate thread? I don't pop into this one that often and missed it until now. I like these sorts of blind tastings. I am usually bad at identifying the pianist, but I'll happily share my preferences.

[George]

Maybe make it a separate thread? I don't pop into this one that often and missed it until now. I like these sorts of blind tastings. I am usually bad at identifying the pianist, but I'll happily share my preferences.

I'll be glad to hear your thoughts.

I posted it here because a lot of people already check this thread and any discussion of the samples will fall within the thread topic.

[Karl Henning]

G'day, George! I still owe you an answer from long since . . . will see to that shortly . . . .

[Karl Henning]

You're a lucky man, for they are rare now. Do you have the Concord or Finnidar releases?

Concord : )

[Coopmv]

Just bringing this over so that it does not get buried, buddy.  I will try it this week as spring break starts tomorrow at 2:45 PM!

Me tomorrow at 2:46 PM

Or you can always listen to them in your retirement years ...   

[George]

I am only halfway into the first track, but I can say that this is some lovely Chopin playing:



Polonaise-Fantasy As-dur, op.61
Waltz F-dur, op.34 No.3
Waltz Des-dur, op.70 No.3
Mazurka cis-moll, op.63 No.3
Mazurka C-dur, op.67 No.3
Mazurka F-dur, op.68 No.3
Mazurka a-moll, op.posth. No.2
Etude cis-moll, op.25 No.7
Scherzo No.4 E-dur, op.54
Three Nocturnes, op.15
Nocturne E-dur, op.62 No.2
Nocturne e-moll, op.72 No.1 (posth.)
Etude cis-moll, op.10 No.4

Svyatoslav Richter Piano

Total time 69.35
Recorded live at Grand Hall of the Moscow Conservatoire in: May 26, 1967/ October 6, 1971/ October 10, 1976

[Coopmv]

I am only halfway into the first track, but I can say that this is some lovely Chopin playing:



Polonaise-Fantasy As-dur, op.61
Waltz F-dur, op.34 No.3
Waltz Des-dur, op.70 No.3
Mazurka cis-moll, op.63 No.3
Mazurka C-dur, op.67 No.3
Mazurka F-dur, op.68 No.3
Mazurka a-moll, op.posth. No.2
Etude cis-moll, op.25 No.7
Scherzo No.4 E-dur, op.54
Three Nocturnes, op.15
Nocturne E-dur, op.62 No.2
Nocturne e-moll, op.72 No.1 (posth.)
Etude cis-moll, op.10 No.4

Svyatoslav Richter Piano

Total time 69.35
Recorded live at Grand Hall of the Moscow Conservatoire in: May 26, 1967/ October 6, 1971/ October 10, 1976

How is the SQ?

[Holden]

A pity that neither Spotify or MOG have this recording as there are works there I've never heard Richter play.

[George]

How is the SQ?

I haven't made it too far yet, but what I heard was perfectly fine.

[George]

A pity that neither Spotify or MOG have this recording as there are works there I've never heard Richter play.

The image gave a clue to where it could be had: http://www.only-classical.com/2011/06/richter-plays-chopin-polonaise-fantasie_12.html

[Holden]

The image gave a clue to where it could be had: http://www.only-classical.com/2011/06/richter-plays-chopin-polonaise-fantasie_12.html

Thank you George. This is blocked at work (as are most things) but I'll listen when I get home.

[George]

Thank you George. This is blocked at work (as are most things) but I'll listen when I get home.

Enjoy! 

[Bogey]

This one should be here in two days.  Thanks, George!

[snyprrr]

ok, if I'm a complete Chopin newbie (had Collard's 'Nocturnes', but,... I don't,... oh wait, that was Faure,... I had Rubinstein (RCA)), what is the thing to do here? I'd prefer something ridiculous in modern sound. I just don't know if I'm a Chopinian.

[Bogey]

Why so much?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ivan-Moravec-Plays-Chopin-5-Mazurkas-3-Waltzes-2-Polon-/300719956058?pt=Music_CDs&hash=item46044e605a#ht_500wt_1156

[Bogey]

Has this Warhol cover ever been reproduced on to a cd?



It can go for over $500 for the lp version.

[George]

ok, if I'm a complete Chopin newbie (had Collard's 'Nocturnes', but,... I don't,... oh wait, that was Faure,... I had Rubinstein (RCA)), what is the thing to do here? I'd prefer something ridiculous in modern sound. I just don't know if I'm a Chopinian.

Arrau is your man.