How about some Chopin? (Nocturnes)

FullRangeMan · « **Reply #20 on:** 10 May 2020, 03:19 pm »

The Maria João Pires version was very praised by media at the release:
https://www.amazon.com/Chopin-Nocturnes-Frederic/dp/B000001GPN

Tyson · « **Reply #21 on:** 10 May 2020, 05:51 pm »

BTW, every artist mentioned in this thread is available to stream via Qobuz in full resolution and sometimes even in hirez.

Jeff_From_Michigan · « **Reply #22 on:** 10 May 2020, 05:52 pm »

Quote from: James^ on 9 May 2020, 05:32 am

You certainly can't argue with Moravec OR Arrau.
But... no appreciation for Rubinstein?
Mighty fine.

So true, James. Not only is Rubinstein’s playing masterful, but with the 24/96 Qobuz stream, the all too elusive goal of making the piano sound like a piano is realized.

Great thread. I’ll be checking out all of the recommendations.

sounddog · « **Reply #23 on:** 10 May 2020, 05:54 pm »

Yes, FullRangeMan! Pires’ performance is probably my favorite- very thoughtful (as is most of her playing) and expressive, but not excessively romantic. But I also really like the Moravec and Rubenstein recordings.