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Just got a handsome 12 lp set of Rubinstein's Chopin and it sounds as if some of the tapes have seen better days.
The music seems to fade in and out a bit during the central lyrical sections of the Scherzi; it's most noticeable (and disappointing) during the meltingly-beautiful central section of the 4th Scherzo.
Otherwise, the Nocturnes, Ballades and Waltzes surpassed my expectations. Crystal clear and stable. Love the ultra-quiet German vinyl.
Please someone check for me? If it's a universal problem, I won't need to search for better copies. Thanks.
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FWIW, I have Rubinstein doing Chopin's Scherzi on vinyl..... The performances are great, but still, I like Antonio Barbosa's Scherzi better.
on the Calliope label. Gorgeous playing and excellent sound. Riou is bit more indulgent than Rubinstein but she certainly doesn't lose the line or distort the overall framework of the pieces, IMHO.
I have the SACD/CD RCA set. It is in my opinion one of the truly great piano recordings
Alan
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... fluctuations in volume towards the end of Scherzo III and much of Scherzo IV?
Edits: 11/01/15
Well, I just listened to the third and fourth scherzos on the SACD, and -- there is a noticeable difference. The third sounds like the microphones are very close. You can here all sorts of extraneous noises, key clicks and even Rubinstein breathing and moving. The fourth not only has a slightly lower volume level, but it sounds like the microphones were moved further away from the piano.
Better get John Marks on the case!
We're 'Audiophiles', we pay extra for that!
Unless the Germans tried to airbrush-out the noises, which would explain the patches of fluctuating volume, but no, I've had reel to reels and it sounds like a few patches of crunchy tape.
In any case, great set. I'm a bit OD'd on the Improptus any, and it's not as if there aren't other good performances of the Scherzi.
Leaving the obsessiveness behind, I listened to the Nocturnes last night accompanied with the pitter patter of gentle rain outside. It was very Windham Hill.
And once again, that slow mov't to the 3rd Sonata! I dare say that its air of intimacy rivals that of the Hammerklavier's.
Thanks, was debating about returning the set to ebay seller, but will keep.
In fact, I've passed on buying the original LP many times because this SACD/CD is so good. That LP set sounds very good, though there would be a lot of duplication for me.
Edits: 11/01/15
Most used lps of Rubinstein's Nocturnes and Ballades were very well-loved over the years, if you know what I mean. : )
Listening to the 3rd sonata right now. Forgot how touching the slow mov't is. Sounds great, too.
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