Volodos' first disc was an astonishing technical display, despite less than first-class sound (rec. at more than one venue on two mediocre instruments). The two discs that followed were disappointing. But I would like to hear him in concert. How about a "shoot-out" like some of the 19th century "competitions?" "The Three Pianists" (UGH!): Volodos, Hamelin, and . . .(your choice). "Rodney DeCecco" <[log in to unmask]>