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Title: In a league of his own
Review: In my opinion, Weissenberg blows everyone away with these Chopin concertos. I've never heard anything more poignant and profound than Weissenberg's reading of the romanze in concerto #1. Weissenberg's octaves in the rondo are beyond belief. His precise ringing tone and uncanny dynamic control throughout are without peer. The orchestra does sound a tad boxey and the low string sections are occasionally boomy especially in the fortissimo passages - consider for example the opening of the 2nd concerto - in contrast the piano is bright and crisp. Overall, the sound quality is not bad. These performances are in a league of their own, embodying Chopin's youthful exuberance and passion. Two geniuses collaborate, Chopin and Weissenberg - don't miss it!
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