udis Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Hello, Does anyone have recommendations for great high resolution recordings of Chopin's Nocturnes? Link to comment
LLZZ Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Without hesitation, the ones by Francois Chaplain Link to comment
DMW86 Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 I was also considering the Chaplain set however I was put off as many reviews complain about the audible breathing on the recording. Link to comment
udis Posted March 24, 2016 Author Share Posted March 24, 2016 Without hesitation, the ones by Francois Chaplain Do i need to have an account to download it from 24bit.me? Link to comment
goldsdad Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Do i need to have an account to download it from 24bit.me? You might consider paying for the music instead. Link to comment
udis Posted March 24, 2016 Author Share Posted March 24, 2016 You might consider paying for the music instead. Yes. i prefer to pay. However, the only place i could find it was in itunes. i was looking for high res. Link to comment
CatManDo Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 The high-res version of the Chaplin recording is available on Qobuz only (i.e. Europe) Nocturnes Claude Link to comment
udis Posted March 24, 2016 Author Share Posted March 24, 2016 The high-res version of the Chaplin recording is available on Qobuz only (i.e. Europe) Nocturnes Thank you. I just found it on Tidal. Not high res. but at least i can have a listen. Link to comment
zyberguran Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 You can get good advice here: http://musicophilesblog.com/2015/10/07/my-favorite-versions-of-chopins-nocturnes/ I bought Moravec on Supraphone CD - well worth it! Tidal has another version if you want to check it out: "Chopin: Nocturnes - Complete" . Sent from my SM-T230 using Computer Audiophile mobile app Link to comment
udis Posted March 25, 2016 Author Share Posted March 25, 2016 You can get good advice here: My Favorite Versions of Chopin’s Nocturnes | musicophilesblog – From Keith Jarrett to Johannes BrahmsI bought Moravec on Supraphone CD - well worth it! Tidal has another version if you want to check it out: "Chopin: Nocturnes - Complete" . Sent from my SM-T230 using Computer Audiophile mobile app Thank you. I am listening to the Tidal version... emotional indeed. Link to comment
PopPop Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 I was also considering the Chaplain set however I was put off as many reviews complain about the audible breathing on the recording. I used to be a regular listener to the Saint Paul Sunday program on American Public Radio. McGlaughlin's guest performers were always closely miked and you could hear breathing, pages turning, chairs squeaking, the rustle of clothing, etc. I found it an engaging experience. A very personal performance and great interviews from the host. Since that time I have listened closely to solo artists and I'm surprised at how much of that sound I hear in other recordings. The APR podcasts are available at http://saintpaulsunday.publicradio.org/programs/ That I ask questions? I am more concerned about being stupid than looking like I might be. Link to comment
Jud Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 I used to be a regular listener to the Saint Paul Sunday program on American Public Radio. McGlaughlin's guest performers were always closely miked and you could hear breathing, pages turning, chairs squeaking, the rustle of clothing, etc. I found it an engaging experience. A very personal performance and great interviews from the host. Since that time I have listened closely to solo artists and I'm surprised at how much of that sound I hear in other recordings. The APR podcasts are available at Saint Paul Sunday from American Public Media If you liked Saint Paul Sunday Morning (me too), you may well like this: From the Top One never knows, do one? - Fats Waller The fairest thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the fundamental emotion which stands at the cradle of true art and true science. - Einstein Computer, Audirvana -> optical Ethernet to Fitlet3 -> Fibbr Alpha Optical USB -> iFi NEO iDSD DAC -> Apollon Audio 1ET400A Mini (Purifi based) -> Vandersteen 3A Signature. Link to comment
PopPop Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 That's also a great production. I'm always taken by the brilliance and maturity of those young players. That I ask questions? I am more concerned about being stupid than looking like I might be. Link to comment
astrotoy Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 The Moravec on vinyl is sublime. Also the covers of the Connoisseur Albums are more interesting than a download. Volume 2 is the negative of Volume 1. Larry Analog-VPIClas3,3DArm,LyraSkala+MiyajimaZeromono,Herron VTPH2APhono,2AmpexATR-102+MerrillTridentMaster TapePreamp Dig Rip-Pyramix,IzotopeRX3Adv,MykerinosCard,PacificMicrosonicsModel2; Dig Play-Lampi Horizon, mch NADAC, Roon-HQPlayer,Oppo105 Electronics-DoshiPre,CJ MET1mchPre,Cary2A3monoamps; Speakers-AvantgardeDuosLR,3SolosC,LR,RR Other-2x512EngineerMarutaniSymmetrical Power+Cables Music-1.8KR2Rtapes,1.5KCD's,500SACDs,50+TBripped files Link to comment
EuroChamp Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 I like the 1966 version played by Samson Francois. As far as I remember, you can find it on hdtracks.com Link to comment
udis Posted April 4, 2016 Author Share Posted April 4, 2016 I like the 1966 version played by Samson Francois. As far as I remember, you can find it on hdtracks.com Thank you. Do you feel this is a solid remastering? Link to comment
CatManDo Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Piano recordings from the 1960's and earlier sound very dated IMHO. This is an area, where the recording technology and skills have made the most progress. The Samson François solo recordings can hardly be called state of the art. The recent (since 2011) remasterings of EMI recordings by the Abbey Road Studios, available on SACD and hi-rez downloads as well as CDs, are rather controversial, given the choice of the method (analogue tapes are digitized, cleaned up digitally, then passed through a vintage analogue equalizer, and digitized again). I've been underwhelmed by most of them. For some reissues, I prefer the earlier CDs to the hi-rez download or SACD. Claude Link to comment
PopPop Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 If you liked Saint Paul Sunday Morning (me too), you may well like this: From the Top I listened to Rachel Barton Pine on MPR Performance Today, this afternoon. Again, a great resource for live performances in a small studio (Maud Moon-Wayerhauser). She played a selection movements from her newly released CD "Testament" Bach Sonatas and Partitas for solo violin. I have a box full of recordings of the S&P and they can all go in the wheelie bin after I get her new CD that I just ordered. That I ask questions? I am more concerned about being stupid than looking like I might be. Link to comment
LoryWiv Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Hello, Does anyone have recommendations for great high resolution recordings of Chopin's Nocturnes? Chopin: Complete Nocturnes (Gergely Boganyi) Desktop: HQ Player --> Singxer SU-1 --> Matrix X-Sabre Pro --> McChanson SuperSilver UltimatE Headphones: Audeze MM-500, Meze Audio Elite, Focal Utopia 2022, Focal Bathys (Wireless) Portable Gear: Hiby RS6, xDuoo XD05 Bal 2, FiiO BTR7, Creative BT-W5, FiiTii HiFiDots TWS Nearfield Active Speakers: Audioengine HD3 Power Conditioning: Furman Elite-15 PFi Link to comment
tdimler Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 I listened to Rachel Barton Pine on MPR Performance Today, this afternoon. Again, a great resource for live performances in a small studio (Maud Moon-Wayerhauser). She played a selection movements from her newly released CD "Testament" Bach Sonatas and Partitas for solo violin. I have a box full of recordings of the S&P and they can all go in the wheelie bin after I get her new CD that I just ordered. RBP is a truly wonderful violinist and great person as well. Very much underrated. I read about the recording of her new Bach disc, but don't have it yet. Please let us how how it sounds when you get it! What are your existing favorites of the S&P? TD Link to comment
PopPop Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Other recordings: Alina Abragimova, Hilary Hahn, Monica Hugget, RBP. I hate to rely on an overused term, but the RBP recording is a stunner. The notes flow from her violin like a fountain of music. Her playing sounds effortless and unrestrained. And, the recording itself is superb. She one said that she plays the S&P every day, for practice and discipline. There can't be any greater aspiration than an inspired performance of Bach's work - she has done a very fine job. I just realized that all my favorites are women. How 'bout that. [emoji106] That I ask questions? I am more concerned about being stupid than looking like I might be. Link to comment
LLZZ Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Another recent and beautifully played recording of the Nocturnes by Emmanuelle Swiercz (in Hi-Res on Qobuz as well). Link to comment
progfu Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Chopin: Complete Nocturnes (Gergely Boganyi) Thanks for the recommendation. It really is a great recording. Link to comment
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