Title: Indispensable 1st concerto
Product review: For the 1st concerto, this is my favorite interpretation and will always be. Zimerman presents near flawless technique combined with the power and virtuosity Rachmaninoff demands, especially in this concerto. I have learned numerous sections of this concerto and understand the technique it takes to fully display Rachmaninoff's passionate beauty intertwined fire (usually a pianist takes either side; fire or beauty); Zimerman balances both perfectly.The for the 2nd, I actually prefer Entremont recorded with the NYP and Bernstein, however Zimerman's recording is nonetheless brilliant. I mainly suggest this CD just for the 1st concerto (his 2nd feels slightly stifled and less "romantic" than Entremont, however Zimerman's is near equally as wonderful).
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