What Chopin solo piano cds are the best?

Does anyone know which CHOPIN PIANO SOLO cds sound the best?
Is there a particular pianist, box set or cd that you can recommend? Thanks....Tony

tony19444407-13-2001 10:46pm

rcprince Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,059 posts 07-15-2001 at 03:15am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Frank: Not yet, but I've always admired his work and you've whetted my interest. Thanks for the recommendation.
sluggo_2 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 21 posts 07-15-2001 at 04:27am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete i really like the libarace reissue on reprise.
rushton Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,445 posts 07-15-2001 at 04:58pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I will echo the recommendation of the Moravec recordings originally released on the Connoisseur label. Moravec is a consummate interpreter of Chopin, with performances of extreme intelligence, insight and grace. Additionally, you will be hard pressed to find a more naturally recorded piano than in these Connoisseur recordings.
rackon Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 301 posts 07-16-2001 at 06:13am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I always come back to the Rubenstein recordings.
gregm Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,395 posts 07-16-2001 at 06:58pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I second Lipatti, Michelangeli & Rubinstein, esp in Ballads & Sonatas. I can also recommend anthologies by Cortot (EMI), Horowitz (Sony) and the Preludes with Argerich (DG). Cheers!