Best of Chopin's Nocturnes

Chopin's nocturnes for solo piano were groundbreaking works because they favored emotion and mood over strict form; these interpretations are equally monumental in their beauty. Rubinstein's dreamy rubato pushes and pulls time with a wistful but domineering grasp, while the clarity of Barenboim's playing gives space for the many shades and impressions of the night.