I noticed that too...The reason for this (I'm guessing) is that this is such a mature and complex set of mazurkas, that if a pianist can really pull off all three, he really is something special. I've listened to dozens of pianists play this set, but finding a pianist that can play them really well (especially no. 3) is truely a rare occasion. There is also so so much room for imagination in this set, that it really gives a pianist the proper stage to show his wide range of musical expressions.What do you think?
Listen to Kate Liu describe this set:https://video.nhptv.org/video/2365602493/
Chopin is not a competition. It is a salon of Chopin players.Anyone else, non-Chopin players not invited. The mazurka price !. Goodness me. Go to the Liszt competition then. Fireworks guaranteed.Still however not a Moscow, Leeds, Queen Elisabeth or von Cliburn.These are the grand slams.Chopin is a tier 1 or 2 ...in tennis terms.Label managers never get it. Too commercial