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Waltzes (14)/Nocturne 8/Mazurk [Import]

~ Fryderyk Chopin (Composer), Dinu Lipatti (Performer)

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Performer: Dinu Lipatti
Composer: Fryderyk Chopin
Audio CD (Jan 12 2007)
SPARS Code: ADD
Number of Discs: 1
Format: Import
Label: EMI
Run Time: 65 minutes
ASIN: B00000GCA8

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

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This item is part of The Great Recordings of the Century Series.

1. Waltzes: No. 4 In F, Op. 34 No. 3

2. Waltzes: No. 5 In A Flat, Op. 42

3. Waltzes: No. 6 In D Flat, Op. 64 No. 1

4. Waltzes: No. 9 In A Flat, Op. 69 No. 1

5. Waltzes: No. 7 In C Sharp Minor, Op. 64 No. 2

6. Waltzes: No. 11 In G Flat, Op. 70 No. 1

7. Waltzes: No. 10 In B Minor, Op. 69 Np. 2

8. Waltzes: No. 14 In E Minor, Op. posth.

9. Waltzes: No. 3 In A Minor, Op. 34 No. 2

10. Waltzes: No. 8 In A Flat, Op. 64 No. 3

11. Waltzes: No. 12 In F Minor, Op. 70 No. 2

12. Waltzes: No. 13 In D Flat, Op. 70 No. 3

13. Waltzes: No. 1 In E Flat, Op. 18

14. No. 2 In A Flat, Op. 34 No. 1

15. Barcarolle In F Sharp, Op. 60*

16. Nocturne In D Flat, Op. 27 No. 2

17. Mazurka In C Sharp Minor, Op. 50 No. 3

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Waltz for piano No. 4 in F major ("Valse brillante" / "Cat Waltz") Op. 34/3, B. 118
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
with Dinu Lipatti
Waltz for piano No. 5 in A flat major ("Grand Valse") Op. 42, B. 131
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
with Dinu Lipatti
Waltz for piano No. 6 in D flat major ("Minute" / "Dog Waltz") Op. 64/1, B. 164/1
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
with Dinu Lipatti
Waltz for piano No. 9 in A flat major ("Farewell" / L'adieu") Op. 69/1 (posth.), B. 95
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
with Dinu Lipatti
Waltz for piano No. 7 in C sharp minor, Op. 64/2, B. 164/2
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
with Dinu Lipatti
Waltz for piano No. 11 in G flat major, Op. 70/1 (posth.), B. 92
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
with Dinu Lipatti
Waltz for piano No. 10 in B minor, Op. 69/2 (posth.), B. 35
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
with Dinu Lipatti
Waltz for piano No. 14 in E minor, B. 56
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
with Dinu Lipatti
Waltz for piano No. 3 in A minor, Op. 34/2, B. 64
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
with Dinu Lipatti
Waltz for piano No. 8 in A flat major, Op. 64/3, B. 164/3
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
with Dinu Lipatti
Waltz for piano No. 12 in F minor, Op. 70/2 (posth.), B. 138
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
with Dinu Lipatti
Waltz for piano No. 13 in D flat major, Op. 70/3 (posth.), B. 40
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
with Dinu Lipatti
Waltz for piano No. 1 in E flat major ("Grande Valse Brillante") Op. 18, B. 62
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
with Dinu Lipatti
Waltz for piano No. 2 in A flat major ("Valse Brillante") Op. 34/1, B. 94
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
with Dinu Lipatti
Barcarolle for piano in F sharp major, Op. 60, B. 158
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
with Dinu Lipatti
Nocturne for piano No. 8 in D flat major ("Les plaintives 2") Op. 27/2, B. 96
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
with Dinu Lipatti
Mazurka for piano No. 32 in C sharp minor, Op. 50/3, B. 145/3
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
with Dinu Lipatti

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Still regarded by many as the greatest set of Chopin waltzes ever recorded, Dinu Lipatti's performances continue to astonish. He strokes the keyboard with such delicacy, finesse, and, where required, unobtrusive strength that the music simply seems to play itself. All of Chopin's music is, of course, exceptionally well written for the keyboard, but the sense of rhythmic lift, the inevitability--these are the hallmarks of a great artist. It's terrible to think that when he made this stunning recording, Lipatti was already in pain and dying of leukemia; there's certainly no hint of it in his playing. EMI's transfer has been accomplished with considerable skill, and we can only be grateful that Lipatti was with us long enough to finish this affecting tribute to all that's most beautiful in life. --David Hurwitz

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5.0 out of 5 stars Luminous, Dec 29 2003

By	Boris Bangemann "boyse" (Singapore) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

Yes, luminous is the word that describes Lipatti's recording of the Fourteen Waltzes best: "bright or shining, especially in the dark."

I bought this CD fourteen years ago, and since then I have not found an interpretation that even comes close to Lipatti's. His recording of Chopin's waltzes is worlds apart from those of all other pianists. No one else captured the terrifying and exhilarating coexistence of darkness and light in these ostensibly innocent pieces as convincingly as Lipatti.

Waltzes are dances of joy, very easy to learn and perform. Once very popular among all classes, their emotional range covered everything from the exuberant to the sentimental. Today, they have a reputation for either rustic fun or plain kitsch.

What Lipatti found in Chopin's waltzes goes far beyond the conventional. Played by him, these dances are testament to the pleasure to live in the face of suffering. Lipatti is the one pianist who can genuinely express both the joy of living and the awareness of mortality in as simple a piece of music as a waltz.

Playful, wise, sublime. Luminous. Listen!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Absolute Perfection, Jun 23 2003

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These works are perhaps as difficult to play as Mozart because they require everything at once: instinct, sense of form, clarity, rigor, and natural phrasing. I am afraid other pianists can pretty much try niceties, smart secondary voices (Katsaris, Samson-Francois), flexible rythms that are quite effective in conveying the dance spirit of these works (Bunin) or remain safely in the artificial world of tricks and problem-solving (Barenboim playing a couple of them in concert or, horribly flat-footed, the otherwise excellent JB Pommier), but only one of them goes to the heart of this music and conveys what is essential about it with completely natural phrasing that makes it sing with dignity, beauty, clarity and absolute (and I mean absolute) digital perfection and this is Lipatti. If you get the CD with the Barcarolle, it is also the most impressive I know, alongside Moravec's.

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5.0 out of 5 stars helpful consideration, Nov 25 2002

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I'd just like to comment on the Rubenstein issue: As a pianist, I'm aware of the vast differences of opinion regarding interpretations. In my humble opinion, certain pianists do have certain 'sounds', certain ways of interpreting and expressing, and this comes through in recording. Rubenstein has a certain sound, -- identifiable on any recording, really, -- and whether you think his is the best or not, it is certainly legitimate. I find that I enjoy his recordings for a number of reasons, especially for educational and comparative listening. However, I find that other pianists produce more enjoyable listening. And this is only my personal opinion. To me, Rubenstein does not play with the abandon of spirit that I appreciate in some other pianists, and so I prefer this recording to his for pure enjoyment. Each person must make her/his own choice, and then sit back and love your music!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Best Chopin I ever heard
I have to disagree about Rubinstein too. I did the A, B test and for nearly every waltz, I went for Lipatti. His playing is simply perfect. Read more

Published on Oct 11 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars The Barcarolle alone deserves 10 Stars!
I have to disagree about Rubinstein, much as I like his playing. It is simply no match for Lipatti's musicianship, especially in the Barcarolle. Read more

Published on Sep 12 2002 by Chaconnesque

3.0 out of 5 stars Legend or Myth?
This recording has achieved legendary status, but having listened to it in numerous incarnations over the past 20 years, I just don't see it. Read more

Published on Aug 2 2001 by s_molman

5.0 out of 5 stars In Short
There is much to be said about this recording, but every time I hear it, all I can think is that when Lipatti made it, he was in a state of grace.

Published on Sep 18 2000 by Jay Swanson