Chopin - Polonaises - Rubinstein 1950-51CD - FLAC single tracks - Scans - 73'16 - 346MB rar
Naxos 8.111346, released 2010 - 100MB rar archives - Megaupload
Polonaise No. 1 in C sharp minor, Op. 26, No. 1
Polonaise No. 2 in E flat minor, Op. 26, No. 2
Polonaise No. 3 in A major, Op. 40, No. 1, "Military"
Polonaise No. 4 in C minor, Op. 40, No. 2
Polonaise No. 5 in F sharp minor, Op. 44
Polonaise No. 6 in A flat major, Op. 53, "Heroic"
Polonaise No. 7 in A flat major, Op. 61, "Polonaise - fantaisie"
Andante spianato
Grande Polonaise Brillante
Naxos has already issued Arthur Rubinstein’s 1935/6 recording of the Polonaises in performances that many leading Chopin experts consider as definitive. So why would you want his 1950/51 remake? Well, for a start, those brought up listening to high definition sound will find this version more satisfying to the ear. And what of Rubinstein? His technique was undiminished and he now had the benefit of detailed editing. There was still the imaginative freedom of phrase that makes his rivals seem stiff and awkward by comparison, and though he took liberties in rhythm that extends way past Chopin’s markings, he also knew full well where it was imperative to keep strict control to heighten the moment, those repeated notes in the left hand that jack-up the excitement in the middle section of the Sixth never having been more meticulous... --David Denton
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A big "thank you" to Igandekoa for this Rubinstein gem!!
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