For modern recordings I'd recommend Kissin on Olympia first, and then Zimerman on DG. But don't overlook the older recordings by Cherkassky and Lipatti, both on EMI! The sound is really not bad on either; the Barcarolle shows both Cherkassky at his best, the unique tone and spontaneity and perfect understanding of the music which allowed him to play imaginatively. Kissin's is graced of course by that famous Kissin tone color, but free of the forced-sounding interpretation that has soured much of his recordings for me. Zimerman's customary warm, if modern, tone and control of tempo are on admirable display here. Lipatti's is vintage Lipatti, masculine and authoritative but sensitive. My two cents. Michael Cooper [log in to unmask]