I’m sorry I cannot comment on the fine points of his Chopin concerto recordings because I don’t own them. But I have heard him live in concert, playing and conducting the E minor Concerto. A very original, some would say eccentric performance with great variation in tempo; a very personal interpretation like none other I’ve heard.
Truthfully, I was not totally convinced of his approach. While original, it did not let the music flow. He certainly is a fine pianist, but this performance did not work for me. His 1999 recording which I’ve heard is quite similar to what was executed in the concert. I would guess his earlier recording with Giulini is more conventionally rendered.
Truthfully, I was not totally convinced of his approach. While original, it did not let the music flow. He certainly is a fine pianist, but this performance did not work for me. His 1999 recording which I’ve heard is quite similar to what was executed in the concert. I would guess his earlier recording with Giulini is more conventionally rendered.