Waltzes

Frédéric Chopin

Dinu Lipatti

1950

Gil's top choice, and 'one of the most iconic of all Chopin recordings.' It has a 'sense of spontaneity married to this effortless virtuosity,' 'very clear fingerwork,' and a 'feeling of ease and comfort that's really, really unique.' The sound is mono but 'fairly clear.'

Apple Music — 14 Waltzes.

Arthur Rubinstein

1964

The top choice for better sound. 'Mr. Elegance' brings his 'wonderful feeling for the rhythmic inflection' and 'beautiful renditions' in a 'very well recorded' set.

Apple Music — 14 Waltzes on an album with the four Impromptus.