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Arthur Rubinstein – Chopin : Nocturnes (1999 remastered) (1967/1999)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 01:48:06 minutes | 2,10 GB | Genre: Classical
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Sony Classical
In August-September 1965 (February 1967 for Op.55 No.2) Rubinstein, then 79 years old, recorded for RCA these 19 Nocturnes here reissued — following Chopin’s wishes, Rubinstein never performed or recorded the two unpublished nocturnes that fill out many recorded sets. Between effusion and restraint near-ideally balanced, and in a true, fair and alert tone, Arthur Rubinstein stands apart, in addition to his incomparable rubato, by a spontaneity and youth of heart with which he animates these pieces; bathed in light and colors, they are no longer melancholic only.
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Arthur Rubinstein – Chopin: Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 2 (2020)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/192 kHz | Time – 59:51 minutes | 1,05 GB | Genre: Classical
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Warner Classics
Chopin’s two piano concertos, interpreted by Arthur Rubinstein, one of the greatest Chopin interpreters of all time.
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Arthur Rubinstein – Beethoven: The 5 Piano Concertos by Arthur Rubinstein (2023)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 02:54:57 minutes | 3,04 GB | Genre: Classical
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Alexandre Bak – Classical Music Reference Recording
Artur Rubinstein’s 1956 Beethoven concerto cycle lacks the forethought and stylishness of his ’60s remakes with Leinsdorf. These earlier versions, however, convey more of Rubinstein’s irrepressible stage presence. At times the pianist’s freewheeling spirit in the First and Fifth Concertos causes momentary finger slips, which matter not one whit. Rubinstein’s unruffled demeanor and languorous phrasing in the Third and Fourth Concertos, though, are better suited to Chopin.
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Arthur Rubinstein – Rachmaninoff: Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini – Falla: Nights In The Gardens Of Spain (1978/2016)
DSF Stereo DSD64/2.82 MHz | Time – 45:22 minutes | 1,79 GB | Genre: Classical
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download – Source: AcousticSounds | Digital Booklet, Front Cover | © Analogue Productions (RCA Living Stereo)
RCA Living Stereo — the gold standard for top quality orchestral performance and sound!
Remastered by Ryan Smith at Sterling Sound from the original analog masters, DSD file created by Gus Skinas of the Super Audio Center
One of the most popular and successful pieces of music written for piano. This album also has the benefit of being one of the best sounding LPs ever made. Side 2 is a very fine Nights In The Gardens Of Spain.
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Arthur Rubinstein – New Highlights from “Rubinstein at Carnegie Hall” – Recorded During the Historic 10 Recitals of 1961 (2011/2016)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 03:42:43 minutes | 1,98 GB | Genre: Classical
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © RCA Red Seal
In 1960, Russian pianist Sviatoslav Richter performed six recitals for his Carnegie Hall debut. Arthur Rubinstein, after seeing the success of Richter’s performances, decided to commemorate his 75th birthday by performing 10 recitals at Carnegie, not repeating a single composition throughout the series. This collection was taken during those sessions, which many believe to be Rubinstein’s finest live playing.
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Arthur Rubinstein – Rubinstein: 50 Masterworks (2016)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 04:49:53 minutes | 2,56 GB | Genre: Classical
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Sony Classical
Sony Classical honors the great Rubinstein’s historic recordings with this brilliant collection that contains some of his finest moments committed to tape. His Chopin ballades and nocturnes are front and center here, still holding up today as perhaps the most authoritative interpretations of the composer’s inventive works.
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Arthur Rubinstein – Chopin: 4 Scherzos & 4 Ballades by Arthur Rubinstein (2023)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 01:11:23 minutes | 1,19 GB | Genre: Classical
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Alexandre Bak – Classical Music Reference Recording
Arthur Rubinstein (Polish: Artur Rubinstein; 28 January 1887 – 20 December 1982) was a Polish-American pianist. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest pianists of all time. He received international acclaim for his performances of the music written by a variety of composers and many regard him as one of the greatest Chopin interpreters of his time. He played in public for eight decades.
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Arthur Rubinstein – Living Stereo – Saint-Saens, Liszt, Franck (2007)
SACD ISO (2.0/MCH): 2,03 GB | 24B/88,2kHz Stereo FLAC: 956 MB | Full Artwork
Label/Cat#: RCA “Living Stereo” # 88697-08279-2 | Country/Year: Europe 2007 | 3% Recovery Info
Genre: Classical | Style: Romantic
Arthur Rubinstein had performed Saint-Saens Piano Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 22 many times throughout his concert career; in fact, this was one of the pieces on the program of his first public concert given in 1900. The style in which he plays it is simply captivating. It’s not a serious concerto in the German-school, but rather a light-hearted and somewhat amusing concerto. This is probably the most famous recording of the composition, and it’s no wonder why.
The Symphonic Variations of Cesar Franck are fantastic, full of energy, vitality and French-Romantic beauty.
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Arthur Rubinstein, New Symphony Orchestra – Chopin: Piano Concertos (2005)
SACD ISO (2.0/MCH): 2,60 GB | 24B/88,2kHz Stereo FLAC: 1,24 GB | Artwork | 3% Recovery Info
Label/Cat#: RCA Red seal “Living Stereo” # 82876-67902-2 | Country/Year: US 2005, 1958-1961
Genre: Classical | Style: Romantic
This is absolutely the best recording of Frederic Chopin’s Piano Concertos! I heard many recordings of these familiar works (for example: Zimmermann, Polish Festival Orchestra, DG), but this recording beats my all old favorites.
1) The recording quality is excellent. Their were made in 1958 and 1961, but still sound is very clear. Unfortunately this isn’t five-channel hybrid recording, there is only three-channel engineering. Music comes only from both middle speakers and front speaker.
2) Rubinstein is brilliant pianist, maybe the greatest of all time! First Concerto sounds very effectively, and peaceful second movement is performed beautifully. Second Concerto is also outstanding, and fast finale is breathtaking!
3) The booklet and SACD are packaged nicely in a strong jewel case.
This is excellent purchase for all classical music lovers! It is very good, that Living Stereo label publishes old masterful recordings on multi-channel SACD! Incredible! ~sa-cd.net
Arthur Rubinstein – Chopin: Ballades & Scherzos (2004)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/176,4 kHz | Time – 01:11:25 minutes | 2,39 GB | Genre: Classical
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Sony Music Entertainment
Remastered from first-generation session tapes at Soundmirror Inc., Boston MA. All sessions were recorded to 3-track 1/2-inch tape on Ampex 300 tape machines running at 15 inches per second.
Typical RCA Living Stereo mic setups included Neumann M-49 and U-47 condenser and RCA 77DX ribbon mics. Microphones were connected to custom-made RCA mixing consoles, which in turn fed the tape recorders.
Arthur Rubinstein is widely considered one of the greatest pianists of the twentieth century and one of Chopin’s finest interpreters. This renowned album finds Rubinstein in peak form. His performance of Chopin’s Ballades and Scherzos is inspiring and lyrical. Captured by RCA Living Stereo’s team in the highest fidelity and clarity, this is the definitive performance of Chopin’s masterpieces.
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