Arthur RUBINSTEIN - Chopin scherzo no. 4 E-dur (1932) FIRST RECORDING

[jiggsuhhh]

Unless a "Song Withou Words"

[dantheman4917]

keysblack@ and if those piaces are Songs without words? :)

[dantheman4917]

@keysblack and if the piace is a Song without wods? :)

[jsteeber]

Truthfully, they are 'works'. Rubinstein recorded the Scherzi for EMI in England. EMI knew how to record pianists - giving the artist some room and not crowding the scene with a mic hanging practically inside the piano. I truly believe that this is the finest recording of this work in existence. Rubinstein's relationship with the music itself was unparalleled. He was about 45 here, incidentally.

[rubestuh]

Rubinstein turned 45 on January 28, 1932.

[rubestuh]

Rubinstein turned 45 on January 28, 1932.

[kccasey7601]

this actually is a song. the voice was technically the first instrument and other instrument like the piano were created to mimic the qualities of the voice. In a way, the piano sings to us just like the lyrical song of a tenor or baritone.

[ciliaspippi]

@kccasey7601

A nice sentiment, but a song is a very specific musical piece. This would not be called a "Lieder", neither would it be called a "Chanson", and it is not a song either.

Songs are physically sung (by a voice). Like for example folk songs, etc. On occasion, it is otherwise stated, like for example the Mendelssohn Songs Without Words. Otherwise, I disagree that this could be called a song.

[barpepper]

Horowitz was regarded as one of the foremost interpreters of Chopin.

[MrPneunomia]

"young rubinstein" wasn't so young in 1932..

[keysblack]

Please people: These are not SONGS! They are PIECES. Composed for Solo Piano.

No words= Not a song!

Thank you

[AdamDavies13]

@keysblack YES! Thank YOU!

[donaldcallen]

@keysblack I couldn't agree more. A bunch of terms have crept into the English language recently and they are not an improvement, in my opinion: "like", "at the end of the day", "it is what it is", "solution" (for product), etc. People repeat these things like parrots. "Song" is one of them, misapplied to everything from Beethoven's 9th to a Bach Two-Part Invention, in addition to the stuff they listen to. Sure, the Mendelssohn Songs WW are an exception. Your point is still correct.

[YetHaterLover]

@keysblack I know I hated it when people have a misconception of my fav songs.

[fbager]

Wonderful, such a unique feel for the elegant, light character of the piece.

[emilovius]

Yes, Scherzo is a fine song... ;-))

Jokes aside, this is amazing recording.

Never heard such an early Rubinstein's Chopin recording.

That wonderful and unique tone and phrasing are already here.

How music naturally flows...!!

"Youth temperament" is also evident

(he must be over 40 already here - lol)

but he played as a youngster when he was 80 so that's not surprising.

Thanks a million!

[Lukecash12]

I always loved rubinstein. Good song choice.