Massimiliano Ferrati Chopin Ballade in G-minor, Op. 23 No. 1

This is Massimiliano Ferrati playing Chopin's 1st Ballade in G-minor. This performance is kind of weak, in my humble opinion. It lacks the Gusto, the .. UMPH that other performances have had.
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[@jmson23]

I have heard hundreds of versions of this Ballade, and this is the best. Just amazing.

[@ak308wm]

Absolutely incredible! The best recording of this piece ever!

[@TelesterionFilm]

recording quality isn't top notch, but the playing is. he seems to understand the arc of this piece better than most.

[@hansdekorver7365]

Recorded 1997

[@kkania1]

This rendition stirs me every time I listen. Horowitz is always superb, but his rendition is too sterile. This rendition is as I imagine it should be when I try to play it - an expression of the heart.

[@Serge7208]

Fantastic

[@lizzy2oo6]

wow...
he is an AWESOME piano player~!!
wow...
my eyes are just glued to his fingers~!!

[@pianoguydave]

Whoa, I wish I could play like that

[@ak308wm]

Incredible!

[@Piano4Lyfex3]

rushes alot in the begining, but you have to give him credittt

[@hansdekorver7365]

Recorded 1997 the sound could be better.
I think the playing is excellent.

[@noamzilo]

he playes well, but i hate it when he thinks so much of himself raising his head at the slow parts

[@Chopinm4n]

i think he resolved way to late in the 7th minute

[@gustavoalcazarclassicalguitar]

muy bueno, pero me quedo con la versión de zimerman...

[@Stewards3]

bit excessive eh, that head thing. Bit excessive in describing it sparklark, bit excessive a response parker 002

[@kurwa27zajebista]

technically alright, i guess. not my favourite interpretation. bit too loud and fast. wheres the goddamn feeling? i actually got bored of the constant barrage of noise he projects throughout most of it.
just my opinion, as always.