Great classical pianists

it is also my favorite version ... 😊

Glad to see another mention of Mitsuku Uchida, her Mozart Piano Concertos are my favorites, and I have many other recordings of them.

For me, Mr. Horowitz is beyond criticism, but I'm surprised that I haven't seen a mention of Evgeny Kissin. Started playing at 18 months old and was composing variations at 3 years old. I think he is an amazing interpreter. 

All great pianist are beyond criticism by definition of being great....

When we pick some passionately as i did, it is not to disparage others great one, it is to express a part of myself resonating with one ...

Comparison is not reason , it is passion....

For me, Mr. Horowitz is beyond criticism

Eloquently stated @magister . 

Yes, as @magister notes:  my "favorite" pianist has probably changed more than 10 times over the past 30 years, so that leaves about 3 years per favorite pianist.  I remember when I first started listening to classical music, I only wanted to hear the melody, perfectly played, without extraneous additions.  Now, I appreciate the eccentricities of the performers more (e.g. Gould humming, and Arrau breathing), which makes the piece a more personal experience.