piano recordings (was Rib crowning ...)

[Bec and John]

Hi Terry,

Mike Spalding pointed out the recording I was talking about, initially 
recorded in 1967. Rubenstein did make an earlier recording of the 
Nocturnes, and it is very good playing but the recording quality isn't 
as nice.

Avery mentioned Abbey Simon's Chopin recordings. I do have them, they 
are on VoxBox. Although I think very highly of him, I'm not 
particularly fond of his Chopin. In addition the piano sounds too 
punchy for my personal taste. Of course, you may love them. At a 
minimum, his recordings are great for anyone studying interpretations 
of Chopin from respectable pianists.

Another notable piano recording is Werner Haas' recordings of Debussy. 
They are on Phillips, and you can usually find them in the 2 for 1 
package. Great playing of Debussy, and they also are a very nice 
quality recording (minus the hiss) and have a very nice sounding piano.

- John


> Do you have any details on this recording - label, title, etc. I'm 
> always
> looking for good piano music (I don't have much), and I do so enjoy 
> Chopin.
> Thanks.
>
> Terry Farrell