Hamelin deserves an Olympic gold medal

[leonidas]

'Hamelin deserves an Olympic gold medal for this extreme musical sport: I doubt that any other living pianist could carry off the work with such secure bedazzlement, not to mention infusing it with refulgent tone and downright charm' (Classic FM Magazine *****)

https://www.hyperion-records.co.uk/details/67569.asp

To the naysayers, I invite you (Jacob) to articulate your disapproval of this undoubtedly great man's artistry and sportsmanship.

[faulty_damper]

The liner notes has some inaccuracies, most notably the statement that there are only two known images of him.  There are three.