Nick Carver wrote:

>No Ashkenazy, Lortie, Lupu, or Kuerti?  Why not?

Both Ashkenazy and Lupu were close to making the list.  Again, the list was
small and did exclude some top-rate pianists.

Lortie wasn't close.  I've heard him in Ravel (excellent) and Beethoven
(not impressed).

I've read of Kuerti but have not heard any of his performances.  I doubt
he'd be on many "top" lists.

Up to this point, the only regret I have about my list was not remembering
Hamelin.

Don Satz
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