Blown away by Chopin Piano Concerto No. 1

I just ordered this version - Chopin: Piano Concertos by Rafal Blechacz. Really good reviews thus far.

On LP - I always enjoyed Claudio Arrau and the LPO on Phillips. Excellent performances and recordings. Typical high quality pressings as well. Piano Concertos 1 @ 2, and something I find especially attractive, Krakowiak. CD's are OK.

On CD I agree with AX's recordings as well as Ohlsson's, who incidentally recorded all of Chopin's music for solo piano on a Bosendorfer, and quite well. His 2 CD orchestral set includes Krakowiak as well as some other orchestral music.

But my favorite version of both 1 & 2 would be Krystian Zimmerman and Guilini with the LAPO on DG.

Now for something different for piano enthusiasts, Chopin's Piano Concertos 1 & 2 in a two piano (with a Quartet and double bass for support) transcription on BIS.

Good listening.

I think I'm really going to enjoy this piece. I haven't heard it yet except for a short clip from Amazon. I immediately ordered the Argerich/LSO version recommended above. Thank you

There are several SACD choices listed at http://www.sa-cd.net/search/chopin+piano+concerto. The Rubinstein and the Argerich/Dutoit are two of my favorites.

I like this concerto a lot too. My preferred choices are the Ohlsson or Kristian Zimmerman performances.