Krystian Zimmerman vs Murray Perahia

[thalberg]

How would you describe the differences in their playing?  Who do you like more?

[chopin4life]

Krystian Zimmerman!! In my opinion the best Living Chopin interpreter (maybe even of all times)

[awesom_o]

I've never seen Zimerman live, and I've only seen Perahia live once.
I've watched tons of videos of both, however.

In a way though, I would say they have many similarities.

Both have absolutely amazing technique... insane economy of motion, control of sound, and overall musical fluidity.

Both have a certain 'no nonsense' approach to musical interpretation.

I can't say I like either of them over the other. Both have impeccable taste and insane accuracy.

Sometimes Perahia's Chopin playing can be a bit overly-muscular in a certain way. In a way I would say it's a bit American. Not really a criticism, given that he is such an amazing artist.... but Zimerman's Chopin is certainly more Polish.

Both of them are wonderfully crisp and lyrical in classical stuff!

I would love to see them play 4 hands together!

What would you say about them?