I know... another subjective opinion thread. But at least it's not a Rachmaninoff Concerto one.
Whose interpretation of Chopin's Fourth Ballade is your favourite?
Mine is without doubt Samson Francois'.
His colouring and clarity of tone, elegant rubato and above all, the passion and fire of the piece's conclusion are all astounding and these elements combine to produce what is, in my opinion, the greatest Chopin Fourth.