4 Scherzi
Frédéric Chopin
Recordings
Top Choice
Arthur Rubinstein
1959Gil's top choice (coupled with the 4 Ballades). Rubinstein 'really had the virtuosic chops' and brings 'the virtuosity and the drama' to these 'really strong performances.'
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Arthur Rubinstein
1932This earlier recording has 'even more of that sort of volcanic quality to his playing,' though Gil still considers it a supplement to the 1959 stereo version for its maturity.