Daniel Kucner <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

>I need your advice.  I am looking for the best performances of piano
>concert no. 1 and no. 2 (of course available).  I listened one quite nice
>preformance made by K.Zimerman (Deutsche Gramofon) but I think that I can
>find something better.  If you know something about other Chopin' works
>performances I'll be grateful.

Claudio Arrau, piano + London Philarmonic Orchestra/Eliahu Inbal

Gina Bachauer, piano + London Symphony Orchestra/Antal Dorati

...are my recommendations - especially the Arrau is very good. The Bachauer
may not be so well known, but it is a fine perforamnce and a rival to
Arraus splendid playing.

James Zehm
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