Title: Ignacy was not the best pianist, and here is the evidence.
Product review: Paderewski was often derided by critics and other pianists of his day for the poor taste and Romantic exaggeration of his playing. This 2-CD set has the recorded evidence of the validity of these accusations on every track. Thus, it is a valueable document for teachers and players to show how someone famous, who could play all the notes and had a stellar career, could be a bad interpreter and performer.His "feeling" for Romantic repertoire was so eccentric that he makes some of the pieces sound like early jazz or ragtime. To hear it is to believe, and, if you believe in the myth of I.P as a great artist, prepare to have your bubble burst. If you want to confirm what history has generally said about I.P's musicality, this set is perfect. If you like the music, buy another, ANY, other recording.MBB
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