Joseph Previte wrote:

>Lionel Choi:
>
>>I understand that Pletnev did a magnificent job on Olympia (or was it
>>Melodiya, I can't remember), but I have yet to hear that.  Anyhow, his
>>recent remake on DG should be avoided, unless you enjoy dry, sonically
>>unsophisticated pianism.
>
>Actually, it was lauded, but it makes Pogerelich's version seem routine -
>Pletnev's Olympia recording mulls over the piece in over 34 minutes.
>zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.

I had Pletnev's Melodiya version and I have to agree.  I found that to be
the most tedious, un-happening disc I've ever had.  I gave it away as a
booby prize at a Christmas party.

Mitch Friedfeld