The first nocturne in C minor is probably the most heart-wrenching nocturne that Chopin had composed, demanding a sense of exact proportion. Without that, one would risk sounding either bland or exaggerated. Sokolov’s intensely emotional account here is indeed quite close to how I would envision this piece to sound.
For the second nocturne, listen to how Sokolov “sung“ the melody so lyrically and seamlessly.
0:00 - No.1 in C minor
6:06 - No.2 in F-sharp minor
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Григорий Соколов - Шопен Ноктюрны