Claudio Arrau – Chopin: The Nocturnes (2CD, 1993, Musical Heritage Society 523422A)

Why This CD Matters
This collection presents all 21 of Chopin's Nocturnes performed by Claudio Arrau, one of the twentieth century's most respected pianists. Arrau's thoughtful, lyrical approach to Chopin has made these recordings favorites among collectors of Romantic piano music.

Collector Note
1993 Musical Heritage Society release licensed from Philips Classics. Claudio Arrau's late-career Chopin recordings remain highly regarded for their depth, maturity, and musical insight.

Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Condition & Details
CD: VG+ with light signs of normal handling across both discs
Case: VG+ with light shelf wear
Booklet: VG+ with light handling wear

Technical Details
Format: 2 × CD, Album
Label: Musical Heritage Society
Country: US
Released: 1993
Genre: Classical
Style: Romantic, Piano

Matrix / Runout
Not specified

Tracklist
CD No. 1

No. 1 In B-Flat Minor, Op. 9/1
No. 2 In E-Flat Major, Op. 9/2
No. 3 In B Major, Op. 9/3
No. 4 In F Major, Op. 15/1
No. 5 In F-Sharp Major, Op. 15/2
No. 6 In G Minor, Op. 15/3
No. 7 In C-Sharp Minor, Op. 27/1
No. 8 In D-Flat Major, Op. 27/2
No. 9 In B Major, Op. 32/1
No. 10 In A-Flat Major, Op. 32/2
No. 11 In G Minor, Op. 37/1

CD No. 2

No. 12 In G Major, Op. 37/2
No. 13 In C Minor, Op. 48/1
No. 14 In F-Sharp Minor, Op. 48/2
No. 15 In F Minor, Op. 55/1
No. 16 In E-Flat Major, Op. 55/2
No. 17 In B Major, Op. 62/1
No. 18 In E Major, Op. 62/2
No. 19 In E Minor, Op. 72/1
No. 20 In C-Sharp Minor, Op. Posth.
No. 21 In C Minor, Op. Posth.

Shipping & Handling
Cleaned with alcohol swabs.
Shipped in protective CD bags.
Cracked cases replaced before shipping.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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