Claudio Arrau
Piano
1903 - 1991

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'ArrauHouse' - Complete Discography

Chopin, Frédéric Franciszek [1810 - 1849]

Solo Piano - Part 3 of 3 -  
From '
Scherzi' to 'Waltzes' inclusive

063 - Chopin Solo THREE
Scherzo No. 1 in B minor: Op 20
Recorded: 1953
US: Decca 33M Set DX-130.
GB: Brunswick 33M AXTL 1043.
Record Library Items in the Collection
.
LP M
Side 3 of 4 / AAA / 1953
DECCA / Gold Label Series / DX-130 / USA
The Complete Works for Piano
 > Recording project not completed 
.
LP M
Side 3 of 4 / AAA / 195?
Brunswick / LP Microgroove / AXTL 1043 / England
The Complete Works for Piano I
  > Recording project not completed 
.
LP M
Side 3 of 4 / AAA / 195?
DECCA / LP Microgroove ffrr / BXTL 1044 / England
The Complete Works for Piano I
 > Recording project not completed 
.
LP M
Side 1 of 2 / AAA / 196?
Fonit / LP 3010 / Italy
Le opere di Chopin interpretate da Claudio Arrau, Volume II
.
LP M
Side 1 of 2 / AAA / 1961
Deutsche Grammophon / LPEM 19 237 Hi Fi / Germany
.
LP M
10' 34" / 10-inch record / AAA / 195?
Festival MX-1871 / FM-6001 / Australia
.
LP M
10' 34" / 10-inch record / AAA / 1957
Festival MX-1871 / FGL 10-1427 / Australia
1957 Claudio Arrau's Australasian Tour
Cover autographed by Claudio Arrau
.
LP M
Side 3 of 4 / AAA / 195?
Festival / FC-30765 / Australia
.
CD M
10' 49" / 1 disc / ADD / 1994
Digital Classico in Compact / PTC 2012 / Italy
Claudio Arrau - Historic Recordings 1952-1957
.
CD M
10' 41" / 1 disc / ADD / 199?
Arlecchino / ARL 160 / Italy
Claudio Arrau - His rarest records. Volume IV.
.
CD M
10' 49" / 1 disc / ADD / 24Bit 96kHz / 2002
Archipel Records / ARPCD 0092 / Germany
.
CD M
10' 43" / Disc 5 of 10 / ADD / 2003
Philips  473461  2  /  473466  2  /  Germany
Claudio Arrau - An Anniversary Tribute
.
CD M
10' 43" / Disc 8 of 8 / ADD / 2003
Philips Universal  475029  2  /  475037  2  /  France
Arrau Heritage
.
CD M
10' 42" / Disc 2 of 4 / ADD / 24 Bit 96 Khz / 2005
Artone MCPS / 222367-354 (2) / Germany
Claudio Arrau
20-page booklet ISBN 3-86562-094-9
.
CD M
10' 42" / Disc 1 of 2 / ADD / 2015
The Intense Media / 600244 / E.U. Germany
Claudio Arrau Plays Chopin
.

CD M

10' 46" / Disc 78 of 80 / ADD / 2018
DECCA  483298  /  4833076  /  Austria
Claudio Arrau - The Complete Philips Recordings

064 - Chopin Solo THREE
Scherzo No. 1 in B minor: Op 20
Recorded: 1971  17 September. Live at Chiesa del Collegio Papio, Ascona.
Radiotelevisione della Svizzera italiana. Rete 2.
Italy: Ermitage ERM 182-2.
Record Library Items in the Collection
.
CD S
10' 23" / 1 disc / ADD / 1996
Ermitage / ERM 182-2 / RSI Rete 2 / Bologna, Italy
.
CD S
10' 23" / 1 disc / ADD / 1999
Aura Music / AUR 182-2 / RSI Rete 2 / Italy
.
CD S
10' 23" / 1 disc / A?D / 2003
Suonare News (Aura) / March 2003 / Michelangeli / Italy
Le leggende della musica 7

065 - Chopin Solo THREE
From Scherzo No. 1 in B minor [Op 20]
Filmed: c.1977  at Arrau's home, Douglaston, New York
Porträt eines Pianisten - Claudio Arrau: A film by Wolf-Eberhard von Lewinski.
Extensive interviews and commentaries in German,
plus photographs
and excerpts
from works by Beethoven, Liszt, Chopin and Debussy
US: Classical Video Rarities. Item 01112.
Record Library Items in the Collection
.
DVD
Excerpt
1 video disc / c.2004.
Classical Video Rarities / Item 01112 / Oregon, USA.
[Private, plain DVD disc entitled "Claudio Arrau Documentary"]

066 - Chopin Solo THREE
Scherzo No. 1 in B minor: Op 20
Recorded: 1983  6 February. Live at The Avery Fisher Hall, New York.
Claudio Arrau - The 80th Birthday Recital
With Plácido Domingo singing Happy Birthday, Maestro.
US: KULTUR VHS 1190.
Record Library Items in the Collection
.
VHS S
1 tape / HiFi / 1987
VAI / Colour / 69040 / New York
Host: Martin Bookspan
Signature Performance Series - Volume One
.
VHS S/M
10' 23" / 1 tape / Dolby / HiFi / 1987
KULTUR Colour / VHS 1190 / USA
Host: Martin Bookspan
.
DVD S
10' 54" / 1 disc / DVD Video / Zone 0 / Colour / 2012
EuroArts / Signature Performance Series / 2058678-2 / Austria
Claudio Arrau: The 80th Birthday Recital - a film by Peter Rosen

067 - Chopin Solo THREE
Scherzo No. 1 in B minor: Op 20
Recorded: 1983  29 March. Munich. Live.
France: Philips 33S 411 053-1.[Limited Edition]
Record Library Items in the Collection
.
LP S

.

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CD S
11' 16" / 1 disc / DDD / 2007
DECCA / Tower Records / PROC-1294 / Japan
Vintage Collection Plus, Vol.16
.
CD S
11' 15" / Disc 74 of 80 / DDD / 2018
DECCA  483298  /  4833072  /  Austria
Claudio Arrau - The Complete Philips Recordings

068 - Chopin Solo THREE
Scherzo No. 1 in B minor: Op 20
Recorded: 1984  April. Munich.
Philips DDD 412 610-1 -2 -4.
Record Library Items in the Collection
.
LP S
11' 15" / 1 record / DDA / 1984
Philips / Digital Recording / 412 610-1 / Holland
.
CAS S
1 tape / Dolby / DDA / 1985
Philips / Digital Classics / Chromium Dioxide µs 120  /  412610  4   /  Holland
.
CD S
11' 19" / 1 disc / DDD / 1985
Philips / Digital Classics / 412 610-2 /
.
CD S
11' 19" / Disc 4 of 6 / DDD / 19?
Philips  422038  2  /  422042  2  /  Germany
.
CD S
11' 19" / Disc 4 of 6 / DDD / 1991
Philips  432303  2  /  432327  2  /  Germany
Arrau Edition
.
CD S
11' 19" / Disc 21 of 25 / DDD / 1991
Philips 432652-2 / 432 673-2 / Germany
Claudio Arrau Collection
.
CD S
11' 19" / 1 disc / DDD / 1994
Philips SOLO / Digital Classics / 442 407-2 / USA
.
CD S
11' 19" / Disc 4 of 7 / DDD / 2001
Philips 468391-2 PB7 / 468 395-2 /
.
CD S
11' 19" / 1 disc / DDD / 2002
Philips 470 146-2 / UCCP 9340 / Japan
.
CD S
11' 19" / Disc 3 of 8 / DDD / 2003
Philips Universal  475029  2  /  475032  2  /  France
Arrau Heritage
.

CD S

11' 19" / Disc 4 of 8 / DDD / 2010
Decca / UCCD-4483-90 /  From  4323272  /  UCCD 4486  / J apan
Complete Piano Works (from the recorded for Philips)
.

CD S

11' 19" / Disc 4 of 7 / DDD / 2012
Decca  /  4806186  /  E.U. Italy
Frédéric Chopin Claudio Arrau granCONCERTO
.

CD S

11' 19" / 1 disc / DDD / 2013
Decca  /  4785691 /  E.U.
Virtuoso
.

CD S

11' 19" / 1 disc / DDD / RB / 2014
DECCA / UCCD 4859 / Japan
The Art of Claudio Arrau
.

CD S

11' 19" / Disc 45 of 80 / DDD / 2018
DECCA  483298  /  4833043  /  Austria
Claudio Arrau - The Complete Philips Recordings

069 - Chopin Solo THREE
Scherzo No. 2 in B flat minor: Op 31
Recorded: 1953
US: Decca 33M Set DX-130.
GB: Brunswick 33M AXTL 1043.
Record Library Items in the Collection
.
LP M
Side 3 of 4 / AAA / 1953
DECCA / Gold Label Series / DX-130 / USA
The Complete Works for Piano
 > Recording project not completed 
.
LP M
Side 3 of 4 / AAA / 195?
Brunswick / LP Microgroove / AXTL 1043 / England
The Complete Works for Piano I
  > Recording project not completed 
.
LP M
Side 3 of 4 / AAA / 195?
DECCA / LP Microgroove ffrr / BXTL 1044 / England
The Complete Works for Piano I
 > Recording project not completed 
.
LP M
Side 1 of 2 / AAA / 196?
Fonit / LP 3010 / Italy
Le opere di Chopin interpretate da Claudio Arrau, Volume II
.
LP M
Side 1 of 2 / AAA / 1961
Deutsche Grammophon / LPEM 19 237 Hi Fi / Germany
.
LP M
Side 3 of 4 / AAA / 195?
Festival / FC-30765 / Australia
.
CD M
10' 39" / 1 disc / ADD / 1994
Digital Classico in Compact / PTC 2012 / Italy
Claudio Arrau - Historic Recordings 1952-1957
.
CD M
10' 28" / 1 disc / ADD / 199?
Arlecchino / ARL 160 / Italy
Claudio Arrau - His rarest records Vol. IV
.
CD M
10' 39" / 1 disc / ADD / 24Bit 96kHz / 2002
Archipel Records / ARPCD 0092 / Germany
.
CD M
10' 29" / Disc 8 of 8 / ADD / 2003
Philips Universal  475029  2  /  475037  2  /  France
Arrau Heritage
.
CD M
10' 28" / Disc 2 of 4 / ADD / 24 Bit 96 Khz / 2005
Artone MCPS / 222367-354 (2) / Germany
Claudio Arrau
20-page booklet ISBN 3-86562-094-9
.
CD M
10' 28" / Disc 1 of 2 / ADD / 2015
The Intense Media / 600244 / E.U. Germany
Claudio Arrau Plays Chopin
.

CD M

10' 29" / Disc 78 of 80 / ADD / 2018
DECCA  483298  /  4833076  /  Austria
Claudio Arrau - The Complete Philips Recordings

070 - Chopin Solo THREE
Scherzo No. 2 in B flat minor: Op 31
Recorded: 1984  April. Munich.
Philips DDD  412610  1  2  4.
Record Library Items in the Collection
.
LP S
10' 19" / 1 record / DDA / 1984
Philips / Digital Recording / 412 610-1 /
.
CAS S
1 tape / Dolby / DDA / 1985
Philips / Digital Classics / Chromium Dioxide µs 120  /  412610  4   /  Holland
.
CD S
10' 23" / 1 disc / DDD / 1985
Philips / Digital Classics / 412 610-2 /
.
CD S
10' 23" / Disc 4 of 6 / DDD / 19?
Philips  422038  2  /  422042  2  /  Germany
.
CD S
10' 23" / Disc 4 of 6 / DDD / 1991
Philips  432303  2  /  432327  2  /  Germany
Arrau Edition
.
CD S
10' 23" / Disc 21 of 25 / DDD / 1991
Philips  432652  2  /  432673  2  /  Germany
Claudio Arrau Collection
.
CD S
10' 23" / 1 disc / ADD / 1992
Philips Classics / Digitally Remastered / PHCP-10112 / Japan
.
CD S
10' 23" / 1 disc / DDD / 1994
Philips SOLO / Digital Classics / 442 407-2 / USA
.
CD S
10' 23" / Disc 4 of 7 / DDD / 2001
Philips 468391-2 PB7 / 468 395-2 /
.
CD S
10' 23" / 1 disc / DDD / 2002
Philips 470 146-2 / UCCP 9340 / Japan
.
CD S
10' 23" / Disc 3 of 8 / DDD / 2003
Philips Universal  475029  2  /  475032  2  /  France
Arrau Heritage
.

CD S

10' 23" / Disc 4 of 8 / DDD / 2010
Decca / UCCD-4483-90 /  From  4323272  /  UCCD 4486  /  Japan
Complete Piano Works (from the recorded for Philips)
.

CD S

10' 23" / Disc 4 of 7 / DDD / 2012
Decca  /  4806186  /  E.U. Italy
Frédéric Chopin Claudio Arrau granCONCERTO
.

CD S

10' 23" / 1 disc / DDD / 2013
Decca  /  4785691  /  E.U.
Virtuoso
.

CD S

10' 23" / 1 disc / DDD / RB / 2014
DECCA / UCCD 4859 / Japan
The Art of Claudio Arrau
.

CD S

10' 23" / Disc 45 of 80 / DDD / 2018
DECCA  483298  /  4833043  /  Austria
Claudio Arrau - The Complete Philips Recordings

071 - Chopin Solo THREE
Scherzo No. 3 in C sharp minor: Op 39
Recorded: 1939  4 April. No.3 Studio, Abbey Road, London.
GB: Parlophone 78 rpm R.20469.
Record Library Items in the Collection
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78 rpm
12-inch record / 1939
Parlophone / Odeon Series / R.20469
/ England
.
78 rpm
12-inch record / 19?
Parlophone / AR1115 / Australia
.
LP M
1 record / AAA / 195?
DECCA / Gold Label Series / DL 8517 / USA
A Chopin Piano Recital  > plus Lili Kraus & Eileen Joyce
.
CD M
1 disc / AAD / 1992
Perl / GEMM CD 9928 / England
Claudio Arrau
.
CD M
07' 19" / 1 disc / AAD / Cedar / 1997
Magic Talent / CD 48044 / Czech Republic
.
CD M
07' 19" /  1 disc / AAD / CEDAR / 1998
Magic Master / B. Music / MM 37009 /
.
CD M
07' 30" / Disc 2 of 2 / ADD / 2000
Pearl / Piano Masters / GEMS 0070 / England
Claudio Arrau - The Early Recordings
.
CD M
07' 19" / Disc 2 of 2 / AAD / 2000
Music & Arts Programs of America / CD-1060 / USA
Claudio Arrau in Germany
.
CD M
07' 28" / Disc 2 of 2 / ADD / 2000
Marston / 52023-2 / USA
Claudio Arrau - The Complete Pre-War Recordings
.
CD M
07' 26" / 1 disc / AAD No-filter transfer / 2012
St-Laurent Studio / YSL 78-085 / Canada
Claudio Arrau Vol.2
 
CD M
07' 28" / Disc 3 of 3 / ADD / 2013
W Warner Classics  /  256463942  7  /  UK
Claudio Arrau - Rarities 1929-1951
.
CD M
07' 23" / Disc 2 of 24 / ADD / 2022
W Warner Classics / 0190296245572 / France
Claudio Arrau - The Complete Warner Classcis Recordings

072 - Chopin Solo THREE
Scherzo No. 3 in C sharp minor: Op 39
Recorded: 1953
US: Decca 33M Set DX-130.
GB: Brunswick 33M AXTL 1043.
Record Library Items in the Collection
.
LP M
Side 4 of 4 / AAA / 1953
DECCA / Gold Label Series / DX-130 / USA
The Complete Works for Piano
 > Recording project not completed 
.
LP M
Side 4 of 4 / AAA / 195?
Brunswick / LP Microgroove / AXTL 1043 / England
The Complete Works for Piano I
  > Recording project not completed 
.
LP M
Side 2 of 2 / AAA / 196?
Fonit / LP 3010 / Italy
Le opere di Chopin interpretate da Claudio Arrau, Volume II
.
LP M
Side 4 of 4 / AAA / 195?
Festival / FC-30764 / Australia
.
CD M
08' 10" / 1 disc / ADD / 199?
Arlecchino / ARL 160 / Italy
Claudio Arrau - His rarest records Vol. IV
.
CD M
08' 06" / Disc 5 of 10 / ADD / 2003
Philips  473461  2  /  473466  2  /  Germany
Claudio Arrau - An Anniversary Tribute
.
CD M
08' 06" / Disc 8 of 8 / ADD / 2003
Philips Universal  475029  2  /  475037  2  /  France
Arrau Heritage
.

CD M

08' 06" / Disc 78 of 80 / ADD / 2018
DECCA  483298  /  4833076  /  Austria
Claudio Arrau - The Complete Philips Recordings

073 - Chopin Solo THREE
Scherzo No. 3 in C sharp minor: Op 39
Recorded: 1984  April. Munich.
Philips DDD  412610  1  2  4.
Record Library Items in the Collection
.
LP S
07' 54" / 1 record / DDA / 1984
Philips / Digital Recording / 412 610-1 /
.
CAS S
1 tape / Dolby / DDA / 1985
Philips / Digital Classics / Chromium Dioxide µs 120  /  412610  4   /  Holland
.
CD S
07' 59" / 1 disc / DDD / 1985
Philips / Digital Classics / 412 610-2 /
.
CD S
07' 59" / Disc 4 of 6 / DDD / 19?
Philips  422038  2  /  422042  2  / G ermany
.
CD S
07' 59" / Disc 4 of 6 / DDD / 1991
Philips  432303  2  /  432327  2  /  Germany
Arrau Edition
.
CD S
07' 59" / Disc 21 of 25 / DDD / 1991
Philips  432652  2  /  432673  2  /  Germany
Claudio Arrau Collection
.
CD S
07' 59" / 1 disc / DDD / 1994
Philips SOLO / Digital Classics / 442 407-2 / USA
.
CD S
07' 59" / Disc 4 of 7 / DDD / 2001
Philips 468391-2 PB7 / 468 395-2 /
.
CD S
07' 59" / 1 disc / DDD / 2002
Philips 470 146-2 / UCCP 9340 / Japan
.
CD S
07' 59" / Disc 3 of 8 / DDD / 2003
Philips Universal  475029  2  /  475032  2  /  France
Arrau Heritage
.

CD S

07' 59" / Disc 4 of 8 / DDD / 2010
Decca / UCCD-4483-90 /  From  4323272  /  UCCD 4486  /  Japan
Complete Piano Works (from the recorded for Philips)
.

CD S

07' 59" / Disc 4 of 7 / DDD / 2012
Decca  /  4806186  /  E.U. Italy
Frédéric Chopin Claudio Arrau granCONCERTO
.

CD S

07' 59" / 1 disc / DDD / 2013
Decca  /  4785691  /  E.U.
Virtuoso
.

CD S

07' 59" / 1 disc / DDD / RB / 2014
DECCA / UCCD 4859 / Japan
The Art of Claudio Arrau
.

CD S

07' 59" / Disc 45 of 80 / DDD / 2018
DECCA  483298  /  4833043  /  Austria
Claudio Arrau - The Complete Philips Recordings

074 - Chopin Solo THREE
Scherzo No. 4 in E: Op 54
Recorded: 1950  23 October.  No.3 Studio, Abbey Road, London.
GB: Columbia 78 rpm LX 8792/3.
Record Library Items in the Collection
. 78 rpm  
 
CD M
11' 35" / Disc 3 of 3 / ADD / 2013
W Warner Classics  /  256463942  7  /  UK
Claudio Arrau - Rarities 1929-1951
.
CD M
11' 39" / Disc 4 of 24 / ADD / 2022
W Warner Classics / 0190296245572 / France
Claudio Arrau - The Complete Warner Classcis Recordings

075 - Chopin Solo THREE
Scherzo No. 4 in E: Op 54
Recorded: 1953
US: Decca 33M Set DX-130.
GB: Brunswick 33M AXTL 1043.
Record Library Items in the Collection
.
LP M
Side 4 of 4 / AAA / 1953
DECCA / Gold Label Series / DX-130 / USA
The Complete Works for Piano
 > Recording project not completed 
.
LP M
Side 4 of 4 / AAA / 195?
Brunswick / LP Microgroove / AXTL 1043 / England
The Complete Works for Piano I
  > Recording project not completed 
.
LP M
Side 2 of 2 / AAA / 196?
Fonit / LP 3010 / Italy
Le opere di Chopin interpretate da Claudio Arrau, Volume II
.
LP M
Side 4 of 4 / AAA / 195?
Festival / FC-30764 / Australia
.
CD M
12' 41" / 1 disc / ADD / 199?
Arlecchino / ARL 160 / Italy
Claudio Arrau - His rarest records Vol. IV
.
CD M
12' 35" / Disc 5 of 10 / ADD / 2003
Philips  473461  2  /  473466  2  /  Germany
Claudio Arrau - An Anniversary Tribute
.
CD M
12' 35" / Disc 8 of 8 / ADD / 2003
Philips Universal  475029  2  /  475037  2  /  France
Arrau Heritage
.

CD M

12' 47" / Disc 78 of 80 / ADD / 2018
DECCA  483298  /  4833076  /  Austria
Claudio Arrau - The Complete Philips Recordings

076 - Chopin Solo THREE
Scherzo No. 4 in E: Op 54
Recorded: 1960  12th March at Luwigsburg
Germany: SWR Music. SWR19054CD.
Record Library Items in the Collection
.
CD S
10' 59 " / Disc 2 of 5 / ADD / 2018
SWR Music / SWR19054CD / Germany
Claudio Arrau Recitals 1954, 1960 & 1963

077 - Chopin Solo THREE
Scherzo No. 4 in E: Op 54
Recorded: 1984  April. Munich.
Philips DDD 412 610-1 -2 -4
Record Library Items in the Collection
.
LP S
12' 01" / 1 record / DDA / 1984
Philips / Digital Recording / 412 610-1 /
.
CAS S
1 tape / Dolby / DDA / 1985
Philips / Digital Classics / Chromium Dioxide µs 120  /  412610  4   /  Holland
.
CD S
12' 05" / 1 disc / DDD / 1985
Philips / Digital Classics / 412 610-2 /
.
CD S
12' 05" / Disc 4 of 6 / DDD / 19?
Philips  422038  2 /  422042  2  /  Germany
.
CD S
12' 05" / Disc 4 of 6 / DDD / 1991
Philips  432303  2  /  432327  2  /  Germany
Arrau Edition
.
CD S
12' 05" / Disc 21 of 25 / DDD / 1991
Philips  432652  2  /  432673  2  /  Germany
Claudio Arrau Collection
.
CD S
12' 05" / 1 disc / DDD / 1994
Philips SOLO / Digital Classics / 442 407-2 / USA
.
CD S
12' 05" / Disc 4 of 7 / DDD / 2001
Philips 468391-2 PB7 / 468 395-2 /
.
CD S
12' 05" / 1 disc / DDD / 2002
Philips 470 146-2 / UCCP 9340 / Japan
.
CD S
12' 05" / Disc 3 of 8 / DDD / 2003
Philips Universal  475029  2  /  475032  2  /  France
Arrau Heritage
.

CD S

12' 05" / Disc 4 of 8 / DDD / 2010
Decca / UCCD-4483-90 /  From  4323272  /  UCCD 4486  /  Japan
Complete Piano Works (from the recorded for Philips)
.

CD S

12' 05" / Disc 4 of 7 / DDD / 2012
Decca  /  4806186  /  E.U. Italy
Frédéric Chopin Claudio Arrau granCONCERTO
.

CD S

12' 05" / 1 disc / DDD / 2013
Decca  /  4785691  /  E.U.
Virtuoso
.

CD S

12' 05 " / 1 disc / DDD / RB / 2014
DECCA / UCCD 4859 / Japan
The Art of Claudio Arrau
.

CD S

12' 05" / Disc 45 of 80 / DDD / 2018
DECCA  483298  /  4833043  /  Austria
Claudio Arrau - The Complete Philips Recordings

078 - Chopin Solo THREE
Tarantelle in A flat major: Op 43
Recorded: 1938
GB: Parlophone 78 rpm R.2588.
Germany: Odeon 78 rpm O-11855.
US: Decca 78 rpm 20425.
Record Library Items in the Collection
.
78 rpm
1 record / Side 7626 / AAA / 1938
Parlophone / R 2588 / England
.
78 rpm
1 record / Side Be 7626 / AAA / 193?
Decca / from Odeon-Parlophone / G-20425 A / USA
.
78 rpm
1 record / Side A / AAA / 1938
Odeon Veroton / 132065 / Argentina
.
LP M
Side 3 of 4 / AAA / 1979
Desmar / Great Historical Performances / GHP 4002 / New York, USA
Claudio Arrau - The Historic Recordings
.
LP M
Side 2 of 6 / AAA / 1983
EMI HMV RLS 7712
/ ALP 4352 / England
Claudio Arrau - An 80th Birthday Tribute
.
CAS M
Side 1 of 4 / Dolby / 1983
EMI / TC-RLS 7712 / England
Claudio Arrau - An 80th Birthday Tribute
.
CD M
02' 36" / 1 disc / AAD / 1990
Dante / Historical Piano Collection / HPC 001 / France
.
CD M
02' 41" / 1 disc / ADD / 1991
EMI Classics / Références / CDH 7 64025 2 /
.
CAS M
02' 41" / 1 tape / Dolby / CrO2 Cromo / 1992
EMI Classics / 107369 / Chile
.
CAS S
13' 11" / 1 tape / Dolby / CrO2 Cromo / 1992
EMI Classics / 107369 / Chile
.
CD M
02' 40" / 1 disc / ADD / 1995
Arlecchino / ARL 136 / Italy
Claudio Arrau - His rarest records. Volume III
.
CD M
02' 38" / 1 disc / ADD / Cedar / 1998
The Piano Library / PL 287 /
.
CD M
02' 38" / Disc 1 of 2 / A?D / 1999
History ACUM / 20.31651-306 / Hamburg, Germany
The Piano Masters - Claudio Arrau
.
CD M
02' 46" / Disc 2 of 2 / ADD / 2000
Pearl / Piano Masters / GEMS 0070 / England
Claudio Arrau - The Early Recordings
.
CD M
02' 46" / Disc 1 of 2 / ADD / 2000
Marston / 52023-2 / USA
Claudio Arrau - The Complete Pre-War Recordings
.
CD M
02' 39 " / Disc 1 of 2 / A?D / 2002
TIM Past Perfect  /  205832303  1  /  Germany
Frédéric Chopin
Plus: Hess, Gilels, Pederewski, Rosenthal, Friedman, Barere, Brailowsky.
.
CD M
02' 39" / Disc 9 / ADD / 24Bit 96Khz / 2005
Documents mcps  /  222913321  1  /
Frédéric Chopin
Plus: Dame Myra Hess, Emil Gilels and Ignaz Pederewski.
.
CD M
02' 40" /  Disc 12 of 12 / ADD / 2011
EMI Classics ICON 50999 9 184322 7 / 18455 2 / E.U.
Claudio Arrau -
Virtuoso philosopher of the piano
.
CD M
02' 48" / 1 disc / AAD / No-filter transfers from 78 rpm discs / 2016
St-Laurent Studio / YSL 78-355 / Canada
Claudio Arrau - Volume 4
.
CD M
02' 48" / Disc 2 of 24 / ADD / 2022
W Warner Classics / 0190296245572 / France
Claudio Arrau - The Complete Warner Classcis Recordings

079 - Chopin Solo THREE
Waltz No. 1 in E flat - Grande valse brillante: Op 18
Recorded: 1947  14 November. Liederkranz Hall. New York City.
US: Columbia 78 rpm Set MX307.
GB: Columbia 78 rpm LX 1268.
Record Library Items in the Collection
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78 rpm
Two 12-inch records / Side 4 of 4 / 1948
Columbia Masterworks 72728 D / MX 307 / US
.
78 rpm
Two 12-inch records / Side 4 of 4 / 194?
Columbia / L.X. 1267 & 1268 / England
.
78 rpm
Two 12-inch recprds / Side 4 of 4 / 194?
Scandinavian Columbia / L.X. 1268 / Denmark
.
CD M
04' 22" / 1 disc / AAD / No-filter transfers from 78 rpm discs / 2016
St-Laurent Studio / YSL 78-355 / Canada
Claudio Arrau - Volume 4
.
CD M
04' 19" / Disc 11 of 12 / ADD / 2016
SONY Classical / 88843071652-11 / EU Austria
The Complete RCA Victor and Columbia Album Collection 1941-1952

080 - Chopin Solo THREE
Waltz No. 4 in F major - Valse brillante: Op 34 No. 3
Recorded: 1921. Beethovensaal, Berlin.
GB: Vocalion 02105. R-6010.
Record Library Items in the Collection
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CD M
03' 02" / Disc 1 of 2 / ADD / 2000
Marston / 52023-2 / USA
Claudio Arrau - The Complete Pre-War Recordings
.
CD M
03' 01" / Disc 1 of 24 / ADD / 2022
W Warner Classics / 0190296245572 / France
Claudio Arrau - The Complete Warner Classcis Recordings

081 - Chopin Solo THREE
Waltz No. 4 in F major - Valse brillante: Op 34 No. 3
Recorded: 1928  27 February.  Beethovensaal, Berlin.
Germany: Electrola 78 rpm EG833.
US: Victor 78 rpm 4101.
Record Library Items in the Collection
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78 rpm
One 10-inch record / AAA / 1928
Electrola  / EG 833  /  845510  /  Germany
.
78 rpm
One 10-inch record / AAA / 192?
Victrola / 4101-A / Camden NJ, USA
.
78 rpm
One 10-inch record / AAA / 19?
Victrola / 4101-A / Victor Talking Machine Co / Argentina
.
LP M
Side 3 of 4 / AAA / 1979
Desmar / Great Historical Performances / GHP 4002 / New York
Claudio Arrau - The Historic Recordings
.
CAS M/S
02' 38" / 1 tape. Side 1 / Dolby / 1983
Philips / 0647 147 / Germany
Ullstein-Buch Nr. 40001
Claudio Arrau - Ein Interpreten-Portrait, von Ingo Harden
.
CD M
1 disc / AAD / 1992
Pearl / GEMM CD 9928 / England
Claudio Arrau
.
CD M
02' 09" / 1 disc / AAD / Cedar / 1997
Magic Talent / CD 48044 / Czech Repubic
.
CD M
02' 09" /  1 disc / AAD / CEDAR / 1998
Magic Master / B. Music / MM 37009 /
.
CD M
02' 17" / Disc 2 of 2 / ADD / 2000
Pearl / Piano Masters / GEMS 0070 / England
Claudio Arrau - The Early Recordings
.
CD M
02' 14" / Disc 1 of 2 / ADD / 2000
Marston / 52023-2 / USA
Claudio Arrau - The Complete Pre-War Recordings
.
CD M
02' 09" / 1 disc / ADD / 2003
LAR Music / Audioclásica / (DI.M27329.99) / I / Madrid, CE
Claudio Arrau - Centenario de un pianista excepcional
 
CD M
02' 15" / Disc 3 of 3 / ADD / 2013
W Warner Classics  /  256463942  7  /  UK
Claudio Arrau - Rarities 1929-1951
.
CD M
02' 15" / 1 disc / ADD /  2022
St-Laurent Studio / YSL 78-1315 / Canada
Claudio Arrau Volume 5
.
CD M
02' 13" / Disc 1 of 24 / ADD / 2022
W Warner Classics / 0190296245572 / France
Claudio Arrau - The Complete Warner Classcis Recordings

082 - Chopin Solo THREE
Waltzes Nos. 1 to 14
No. 1 > in E flat Op 18 >> Grande valse brillante No.  8 > in A flat Op 64 No. 3
No. 2 > in A flat Op 34 No. 1 >> Valse brillante
No.  9 > in A flat Op 69 No. 1 >> L' adieu
No. 3 > in A minor Op 34 No. 2
No. 10 > in B minor Op 69 No. 2
No. 4 > in F Op 34 No. 3 >> Valse brillante
No. 11 > in G flat Op 70 No. 1
No. 5 > in A flat Op 42 >> Grande valse
No. 12 > in F minor/A flat, Op 70 No. 2
No. 6 > in D flat Op 64 No. 1 >> Minute Waltz
No. 13 > in D flat Op 70 No. 3
No. 7 > in C sharp minor Op 64 No. 2
No. 14 > in E minor, Opus posthumous B.56
Recorded: 1979  March & September. Holland.
Philips: 33S 9500739. Cassette 7300824.
Record Library Items in the Collection
.
LP S
58' 58" / 1 record / AAA / 1980
Philips / 9500 739 / Holland  
[Sample LP]
.
LP S
58' 58" / 1 record / AAA / 1980
Philips 9500 739 / 25PC - 109 / Japan
.
LP S
58' 58" / Record 1 of 5 / AAA / 1980
Philips  6768233  /  6570378  /  Holland
.
CAS S
1 tape / AAA / Dolby / 1980
Philips  7300 824 /  England/Netherlands
.
CD S
1 disc / ADD / 1982
Philips / 400 025-2 / West Germany
>> First ever commercial classical CD  <<
.
LP S
58' 58" / Sides 15-16 of 18 / AAA / 1983
Philips  6768354  /  6570975  /  Holland
Arrau Edition
6' 03", 6' 08", 6' 20", 2' 41", 4' 30", 2' 21", 4' 14",
4' 00", 4' 41", 5' 00", 2' 21", 3' 34", 3' 51", 3' 43".
.
CD S
59' 30" / 1 disc / ADD / 198?
Philips / 400 025-2 / France-Germany
.
CD S
59' 55" / Disc 2 of 6 / ADD / 19?
Philips  422038  2  /  422040  2  /  Germany 
[plus five waltzes]
.
CD S
60' 40" / 1 disc / ADD / 1991
Award International (from Philips) / AWCD 28230 / Australia

Best Available Recording - Gramophone "Recommended Recordings"
.
CD S
59' 55" / Disc 2 of 6 / ADD / 1991
Philips  432303  2  /  432325  2  /  Germany
Arrau Edition
6' 08", 6' 12", 6' 24", 2' 47", 4' 33", 2' 24", 4' 17",
4' 00", 4' 41", 5' 00", 2' 21", 3' 34", 3' 51", 3' 43".
.
CD S
Disc 20 of 25 / ADD / 1991
Philips  432652  2  /  432672  2  /  Germany
Claudio Arrau Collection
[19 Waltzes]
.
CD S
Disc 2 of 7 / ADD / 2001
Philips 468391-2 PB7 / 468 393-2 /
.
CD S
Disc 2 of 8 / ADD / 2003
Philips Universal  475029  2  /  475031  2  /  France
Arrau Heritage
.
CD S
59' 30" / 1 disc / ADD / 2004
Philips Classics  400 025-2  /  YX-0018  /  Hong Kong
For sale in China only.
.
CD S
66' 20" / 1 disc / ADD / 2005
Philips / UCCP-7032 / Japan
Chopin - 19 Waltzes
Philips Super Best 100 [32]
.

CD S

59' 55" / Disc 2 of 8 / ADD / 2010
Decca / UCCD-4483-90 /  From  4323252  /  UCCD 4484  /  Japan
Complete Piano Works (from the recorded for Philips)
.

CD S

59' 55" / Disc 2 of 7 / ADD / 2012
Decca  /  4806186  /  E.U. Italy
Frédéric Chopin Claudio Arrau granCONCERTO
.

CD S

1 disc / ADD / 2012
Decca / Virtuoso  /  4785154  / E.U.
Chopin 19 Waltzes Claudio Arrau
.

CD S

59' 32" / Disc 2 of 3 / ADD / 2014
Decca  4786705  /  4786707  /  E.U.
Claudio Arrau - 3 Classic Albums
.

CD S

66' 20" / 1 disc / ADD / RB / 2014
DECCA / UCCD 4861 / Japan
Chopin - 19 Waltzes
The Art of Claudio Arrau
.

CD S

66' 20" / 1 disc / ADD / 2016
DECCA / UCCD 7375 / Japan
Chopin - 19 Waltzes
Classic Best 1200 - No.75
.

CD S

59' 55" / Disc 43 of 80 / ADD / 2018
DECCA  483298  /  4833041  /  Austria
Claudio Arrau - The Complete Philips Recordings
.
.
.
LP S
Waltzess Nos. 2, 3, 6, 7, 9 & 14 only:
6'08", 6'20", 2'21", 4'14", 4'38", 3'37" / Volume 14 / AAA / 19?
Philips / 6570 326 / Holland
The Romantic Piano
.
LP S
Waltzes Op 18 & Op 64 Nos. 1 & 2 only:
6' 08", 2' 21" & 4' 14" / 1 record / AAA / 198?
Philips 6514 125 / 27PC-49 / Japan
Claudio Arrau - Chopin Recital
.
CAS S/M
Waltz Op 34 No. 3 only:
02' 43" / 1 tape / Side 1 / Dolby / 1983
Philips / 0647 147 / Germany
Ullstein-Buch Nr. 40001
Claudio Arrau - Ein Interpreten-Portrait, von Ingo Harden
.
LP S
Waltzes Op 69 No. 1 & Op 64 No. 2 only:
4' 38" & 4' 14" / 1 record / AAA / 1985
Philips Stereo / 416 239-1 /
.
CAS S
Waltzes Op 69 No. 1 & Op 64 No. 2 only: 
4' 38" & 4' 14" / Sides 1 & 2 / Dolby / Chromium Dioxide 120µs / 1985
Philips Classics / 416 239-4 /
.
CD S
Waltzes Op 69 No. 1 & Op 64 No. 2 only:  
4' 42" & 4' 19"
/ 1 disc / ADD / 198?
Philips / Silver Line Classics / 420 655-2 /
.
CAS S
Waltzes Op 69 No. 1 & Op 64 No. 2 only: 
4
' 38" & 4' 14" / 1 tape / Sides 1 & 2 / Dolby / Chromium dioxide 120 µs / 198?
Philips / Silver Line Classics / 420 655-4 / Holland
.
CD S
Waltzes Nos. 9 & 7 only:
04' 42" + 04' 19" / 1 disc / ADD / 1989
Philips / Salvat / 424 476-2 / Spain-Germany
.
CD S
Waltzes Op.42 & Op.64 No.1 only:
04' 33" & 02' 24" / 1 disc / ADD / 1991
Philips Classics / 434 125-2 / Germany
Claudio Arrau Collection - Highlights
.
CD S
Waltzes Op 69 No. 1 & Op 64 No. 2 only:  
4' 42" & 4' 19"
/ Disc 3 of 3 / ADD / 199?
Philips Classics  426147  2  /  426158  2  /  West Germany
.
CD S
Waltzes Op 69 No. 1 & Op 64 No. 2 only:  
4' 42" & 4' 19"
/ 1 disc / ADD / 1991
Award Vogue / AWCD 2845 / Australia

Best Available Recording - Gramophone "Recommended Recordings"
.
CD S
Waltzes Nos. 6, 7, 1 & 9 only:  
02' 24" + 04' 17" + 06' 08" + 04' 41" / 1 disc / ADD / 1992
Philips Classics / Digitally Remastered / PHCP-10112 / Japan
.
LP S
Waltzes Op 69 No. 1 & Op 64 No. 2 only:   
Record
3 of 3 / sides 5 and 6 / ADA / 1992
Musical Heritage Society / 933049 T / New Jersey
.
CD S
Waltzes Op 69 No.1 & Op 64 No.2 only:  
4' 42" & 4' 18"
/ Disc 3 of 3 / ADD / 1992
Musical Heritage Society / 533049 F / New Jersey, USA
.
CAS S
Waltzes Op 69 No.1 & Op 64 No.2 only:  
4' 42" & 4' 18" / tape 3 of 3 / sides 5&6 / Dolby / Chromium dioxide 120µ sec / 1992
Musical Heritage Society / 333049 L / New Jersey
.
CD S
Waltz No.9 Op 69 No.1 only:  
4' 41" / 1 disc / ADD / 1995
Philips / 446 629-2 / USA /
Chopin and Champagne

.
CD S
Waltzes Op.64 No.2 & Op 34 No.1 only:  
4' 19" + 6' 10" / Disc 1 of 2 / ADD / 1997
Phonogram International Philips / MS218 / USA
Musically Speaking - Chopin / The Piano Music / Claudio Arrau
Disc 2 of 2:  Chopin's biography and musical guide, by Gerard Schwarz
.
CD S
Waltzes Op 69 No. 1 & Op 64 No. 2 only:
4' 42" & 4' 19"
/ 1 disc / ADD / 1999
Philips /  Piano Favourites  /  454535  2  10  /
The Penguin Guide's 100 Classics. Volume 23.
.

CD S

Waltzes Op.18, Op.34/3, Op.42, Op.64/1&2, Op.69/1&2, Op.70/2 only:
37' 24"
/ Disc 1 of 3 / ADD / 1999
Philips / Le monde de la musique / 464 196-2 / E.U.
Plus Richter, Magaloff & Cziffra
Le monde de Chopin
.
CD S
Valses No.9 op.69/1 & No.7 Op.64/2 only:
04' 42" & 4' 19" / 1 disc / ADD / 2002
DECCA 454 535-2 / E.U.
Les 100 Classiques - Volume 24. Pages célèbres.
.
CD S
Waltzes Nos. 1, 7, 6 & 9 only:
6' 08¨+4' 16"+2' 22"+4' 41" / Discs 1 & 2 of 2
/ ADD / 2003
Philips / Universal / 0067936 / Chile
Claudio Arrau - Centenario
.

CD S

Waltzes Op.64 No.2 & Op.34 No.1 only:
04' 17", 6' 12"
/ Disc 1 of 2 / ADD / 2010
Waltzes Op.34 No.2, Op.69 No.1, Op.64 No.3, & Op.69 No.2 only:
06' 24", 4' 41", 4' 00", 05' 00"
/ Disc 2 of 2 / ADD / 2010
Decca / B0014806-02 / USA
Twilight - Chopin for Dreaming

083 - Chopin Solo THREE
Waltzes Nos. 15, 16, 17
No. 15 > in E, Opus posthumous B.44
No.17 > in E flat, Opus posthumous B.46
No. 16 > in A flat, Opus posthumous B.21
 .
Recorded: 1979  September. Holland.
Philips: 33S 9500963. Cassette 7300963.
Record Library Items in the Collection
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LP S
06' 51" / 1 record / AAA / 1981
Philips Stereo / 9500 963 /
.
LP S
06' 51" / 1 record / AAA / 1981
Philips 9500 963  /  27PC-24  / Japan
.
LP S
06' 51" / Side 18 of 18 / AAA / 1983
Philips  6768354  /  6570976  /  Holland
Arrau Edition
2' 30", 1' 28", 2' 53".
.
CD S
07' 07" / Disc 2 of 6 / ADD / 19?
Philips  422038  2  /  422040  2  /  Germany [+ 16 waltzes]
.
CD S
07' 07" / Disc 2 of 6 / ADD / 1991
Philips  432303  2  /  432325  2  /  Germany
Arrau Edition
2' 34", 1' 34", 2' 59".
.
CD S
06' 57" / Disc 20 of 25 / ADD / 1991
Philips  432652  2  /  432672  2  /  Germany
Claudio Arrau Collection
[19 Waltzes]
.
CD S
07' 07" / Disc 2 of 7 / ADD / 2001
Philips 468391-2 PB7 / 468 393-2 /
.
CD S
Disc 2 of 8 / ADD / 2003
Philips Universal  475029  2  /  475031  2  /  France
Arrau Heritage
.
CD S
(66' 20") / 1 disc / ADD / 2005
Philips / UCCP-7032 / Japan
Chopin - 19 Waltzes
Philips Super Best 100 [32]
.

CD S

07' 07" / Disc 2 of 8 / ADD / 2010
Decca / UCCD-4483-90 /  From  4323252  /  UCCD 4484  /  Japan
Complete Piano Works (from the recorded for Philips)
.

CD S

07' 07" / Disc 2 of 7 / ADD / 2012
Decca  /  4806186  /  E.U. Italy
Frédéric Chopin Claudio Arrau granCONCERTO
.

CD S

1 disc / ADD / 2012
Decca  /  Virtuoso /  4785154  /  E.U.
Chopin 19 Waltzes Claudio Arrau
.

CD S

66' 20" / 1 disc / ADD / RB / 2014
DECCA / UCCD 4861 / Japan
Chopin - 19 Waltzes
The Art of Claudio Arrau
.

CD S

66' 20" / 1 disc / ADD / 2016
DECCA / UCCD 7375 / Japan
Chopin - 19 Waltzes
Classic Best 1200 - No.75
.

CD S

07' 07" / Disc 43 of 80 / ADD / 2018
DECCA  483298  /  4833041  /  Austria
Claudio Arrau - The Complete Philips Recordings

084 - Chopin Solo THREE
Waltzes Nos. 18 & 19
No. 18 > in E flat, Opus posthumous B.133 No.19 > in A minor, Opus posthumous B.150
Recorded: 1980  August. Holland.
Philips: 33S 9500963. Cassette 7300963.
Record Library Items in the Collection
.
LP S
04' 08" / 1 record / AAA / 1981
Philips Stereo / 9500 963 /
.
LP S
04' 08" / 1 record / AAA / 1981
Philips 9500 963  /  27PC-24  / Japan
.
LP S
04' 08" / Side 18 of 18 / AAA / 1983
Philips  6768354  /  6570976  /  Holland
Arrau Edition
1' 43", 2' 25"
.
CD S
04' 08" / Disc 2 of 6 / ADD / 19?
Philips  422038  2  /  422040  2  /  Germany [+ 17 waltzes]
.
CD S
04' 08" / Disc 2 of 6 / ADD / 1991
Philips  432303  2  /  432325  2  /  Germany
Arrau Edition
1' 49", 2' 29".
.
CD S
04' 18" / Disc 20 of 25 / ADD / 1991
Philips  432652  2  /  432672  2  /  Germany
Claudio Arrau Collection
[19 Waltzes]
.
CD S
04' 18" / Disc 2 of 7 / ADD / 2001
Philips 468391-2 PB7 / 468 393-2 /
.
CD S
Disc 2 of 8 / ADD / 2003
Philips Universal  475029  2  /  475031  2  /  France
Arrau Heritage
.
CD S
(66' 20") / 1 disc / ADD / 2005
Philips / UCCP-7032 / Japan
Chopin - 19 Waltzes
Philips Super Best 100 [32]
.

CD S

04' 18" / Disc 2 of 8 / ADD / 2010
Decca / UCCD-4483-90 /  From  4323252  /  UCCD 4484  /  Japan
Complete Piano Works (from the recorded for Philips)
.

CD S

04' 18" / Disc 2 of 7 / ADD / 2012
Decca  /  4806186  /  E.U. Italy
Frédéric Chopin Claudio Arrau granCONCERTO
.

CD S

1 disc / ADD / 2012
Decca  /  Virtuoso  /  4785154  /  E.U.
Chopin 19 Waltzes Claudio Arrau
.

CD S

66' 20" / 1 disc / ADD / RB / 2014
DECCA / UCCD 4861 / Japan
Chopin - 19 Waltzes
The Art of Claudio Arrau
.

CD S

66' 20" / 1 disc / ADD / 2016
DECCA / UCCD 7375 / Japan
Chopin - 19 Waltzes
Classic Best 1200 - No.75
.

CD S

04' 18" / Disc 43 of 80 / ADD / 2018
DECCA  483298  /  4833041  /  Austria
Claudio Arrau - The Complete Philips Recordings

    
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