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We're going to have to disagree about Pollini on this

For me, the Schumann Fantasy Pollini recorded in the early 1970s is one of his greatest achievements. It continues to be the best interpretation I've ever heard (which does not include all of the recommendations PBarach has provided). I think the work is one of the most difficult to pull off. Tempo flexibility can turn into meandering directionlessness. In contrast, Pollini takes a very rigid approach and performs the piece with what I'd say is grandeur. Just a beautiful interpretation.

I also wanted to mention the Nelson Freire live recording. He's a pianist I very much like but once again he plays with a freedom that backfires and exhibits the flaws I've heard in so many interpretations.


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