The Original Jacket Collection - Rubinstein Plays Chopin

This volume of Sony/BMG's Original Jacket Collection compiles Arthur Rubinstein's stereo cycle of Chopin's solo piano music. Well regarded by most critics, these are some of the best selling classical recordings of all time. It's no surprise that Sony/BMG would choose Rubinstein's last cycle of these works: recorded in stereo, they are easy to market to a generation accustomed to excellent sound. Rubinstein changed over time, he matured and mellowed, and by the time these recordings were made, he was already considered the elder statesman of Chopin interpreters. In general, his later approach is better suited to works like the Sonatas, but I prefer the spontaneity of his trailblazing 1930s versions of the Nocturnes, Mazurkas, and Scherzos, and the controlled fire of his 1950s set of Polonaises. There is one mono disc in this set, from 1946, including Rubinstein's first recording of the Sonata, Op 35, and his only version of the Preludes, Op. 28 - - neither of which show the pianist at his best. Rubinstein never recorded a complete set of Etudes, although he did record the Trois Nouvelles Etudes twice (the latter set is included here). These recordings were originally issued as complete sets by genre, and Sony/BMG mostly follows the original programming concept (with the exception that the Mazurkas and Nocturnes are published on 2 CDs instead of 3 LPs). The original record covers are produced in miniaturized form, and the original liner notes are included. The sound is identical to BMG's 1999 complete Rubinstein reissue, which faithfully reproduces the pianist's distinct tone. If you already have those releases, there's little point in getting this set. But if you're new to Chopin or Rubinstein, this Original Jacket box is a worthy and classy investment.

What can you find in this 'Original' Jacket Compilation: - A booklet with wrong listed tracks (The Mazurkas) - Incomplete Liner Notes (Almost All) - Double jackets turned single - The Waltzes front cover with The Scherzos back cover... At least I want to believe that Arthur Rubinstein wasn't wrong labeled as the pianist... Really really original. Arthur Rubinstein: The Original Jacket Arthur Rubinstein: The Original Jacket

RCA should release a complete original jacket collection on Artur Rubinstein. They have released a beautiful complete jacket set on Horowitz, which I own. Hope RCA will do the same for Rubinstein!

toujours parfait très très bon ven6

10枚CDの中身に関しては、単品や11枚全集で発売されているデジタル・リマスター版とほぼ同じ様子ですので、ケースやジャケットに的を絞ってレビューします。 ケースは実測約13x13x4cm、片手で楽に持てます。オリジナル・ジャケットは、現在の単品売りと絵や写真の組み合わせがかなり（ほぼ全部？）異なっており、新鮮な驚きがありました。 1枚入りのCDは紙ジャケットが糊しろ分内側に折って貼り付けてあり、比較的取り出しやすいです。 問題は他のレビューアも書いておられる2枚組で、ノクターンとマズルカです。2枚折り中開きジャケットの左右内側がCDの取り出し口になっており、慎重に取り出したつもりが気がつくと縁が1cm程裂けてしまいました(泣)。仕方なく小さいマイナスドライバーの先に糊をつけて、なんとかほぼ修復(汗)。その後の経験則としては、背表紙が傷まないようにかつCDを落とさないように気をつけつつ、180度以上中開きを開けると、比較的CDが取り出し易いです。 厚さ約3mmの解説(英語中心)には、若い頃の美男子ぶりも含めてルービンシュタイン氏の貴重な写真も幾つかあり、ジャケットと共に楽しめます。お宝コレクションとしてこのBOXを買って良かったと実感しています。

This collection is marvellous, and can be had for a song. You get most of the 60s Rubinstein Chopin in excellent quality recordings and a booklet containing the original jacket texts.

Rien à dire sinon que Rubinstein est inégalable, ou peu égalé, je peste sur le packaging qui rend les CD difficiles à attraper à l'intérieur des cartons qui se déchirent.

J'ai reçu ma commande à temps, dans l'état décrit par le vendeur. Je le recommande chaleureusement. Bravo, rapidité et qualité.