I have never heard the Largo played with such lyricism, such honesty, and such lack of sentimental affectation. A very moving and intelligent performance.
Jorge Bolet. This playing, and his playing of the 'Raindrop' bring Chopin into the inner sanctum. Equalled only, in my opinion, by Lef Pouisinoff, whom I was lucky enough to hear in recital many years ago. Magic!
I was there! Magnificent performance.
I have never heard the Largo played with such lyricism, such honesty, and such lack of sentimental affectation. A very moving and intelligent performance.
The effect of desynchronising his hands in the Largo is just magical.
Jorge Bolet. This playing, and his playing of the 'Raindrop' bring Chopin into the inner sanctum. Equalled only, in my opinion, by Lef Pouisinoff, whom I was lucky enough to hear in recital many years ago. Magic!
Bolet at his superlative best. One of my favourite pianists and massively underrated.
Lovely playing
0:00 Allegro maestoso / 10:48 Scherzo: Molto vivace / 13:19 Largo / 23:11 Finale: Presto non tanto; Agitato.
High poetic playing
La variante à 03:40 est géniale !