Krystian Zimerman & Polish Festival Orchestra - Chopin Piano Concetos

[presto agitato]

Hello

I recently got Krystian Zimerman’s – Polish Festival Orchestra (founded by Krystian Zimerman) recording of Chopin’s piano concertos, and in my opinion this is the best recording I’ve ever heard.

Zimmerman’s playing it is flawless and very passionate and the sound it is crystal clear.

What do you think?

[yodaofpiano]

Hey,
I haven't heard Zimerman's recording of the Chopin concerti, but I love his recordings of the Liszt concerti with maestro Seiji Ozawa. Awesome pianist

[retrouvailles]

Yes, I would agree that these are among the best recordings ever made of these concertos. The only criticism I would offer is that he does a bit too much rubato in some sections, but everything else is spotless.

[leonidli]

Zimerman's latest recordings of the Chopin concertos are, speaking very subjectively, great and visionary music making. While a bit more objectively I would say that they are very special interpretations. They are special for the freest use rubato, slow tempos, huge volume contrasts and unusual attention to details (some even describe these treatments as "operatic" for the drama they present). I am reminded of Mengelberg's recording listening to these recordings.

To different people these can mean good things or bad thing, though, again, in my opinion, no one else has every revealed Chopin's concertos as such masterpieces by such ingenious means. But besides the technical things, there should be no denying the deep passion and power Zimerman and his orchestra plays with. This is what essentially makes their Chopin so compelling.