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Mazurkas

Frédéric Chopin

Arthur Rubinstein

mid-1960s Stereo recording

Gil's top recommendation. As 'Mr. Elegance,' Rubinstein has an 'innate feel for that Chopin flexibility of tempo,' making these 'just beautifully elegant.'

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Arthur Rubinstein

late 1930s Mono recording

An alternative to his later set, this one has 'even a little bit more panache [and] personality.'

Label: EMI

Vladimir Sofronitsky

Mazurkas — selections 1960

An 'excellent Chopin pianist' who plays these selections with 'wonderful imagination, wonderful virtuosity,' and a 'very poetic' feel.

Ignaz Friedman

Mazurkas — selections early 1930s

'Irreplaceable' and 'gorgeous' selections from 'one of the greatest Chopin pianists.' Friedman plays with a 'romantic soul' and a 'consummate feel for the rhythmic inflection and the color and the shaping.' Gil urges listeners to seek out his recordings.