Product Description

As one of the youngest winners ever in the International Frederick Chopin Piano Competition in 1975, Krystian Zimerman went on to an international career and has performed with all major orchestras and conductors. This 1987 film captures Zimerman at the height of his powers in riveting performances of Chopin and Schubert. "Fascinating visual confirmation of the purely acoustical impression of Zimerman's Chopin recordings...In the Schubert, flawless pianism, satisfying conceptions, lucid and deft--plus superb piano sound quality." (FonoForum) "Zimerman's approach to playing the piano has greatness written all over it. It has intensity, majesty, intimacy, daring, and simplicity, and above all insight." (The Times, London)

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #21558 in DVD
• Released on: 2008-08-12
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Formats: Classical, Color, DVD, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 103 minutes

Customer Reviews

Absolutely brilliant !
Krystian Zimerman interpretations of these pieces are simply superlative and unique, I really wanted to watch this recital for so long, I knew Deutsche Grammophon Japan released this DVD some years ago but I could not find it at that time, now that it has just been re-released I am so happy I could finally add this fantastic performance to my collection.
The film is beautifully done with perfectly chosen camera angles and is a real pleasure to watch, the audio is perfect (DTS 5.1) and the picture quality is very good indeed (the recital took place in 1987), believe me that this DVD is an instant classic in every piano DVD collection.
This is the first time I see Krystian Zimerman playing on video, I was expecting a great recital but this performance absolutely surpassed my highest expectations, I was greatly impressed by his magnificent pianism and spellbinding interpretations of this wonderful piano music.

Absolutely superb!
This is a magnificent recital captured in beautifully recorded 5.1 surround sound. My benchmark in this repertoire has always been Rubinstein. Now we have Zimmerman who knows how to express the poetry, fire and soul in this music with self-effacing, consummate virtuosity. The program includes the 4 Ballades, the wonderful Fantasie in f# minor and the great f-minor Barcarolle, among others. I haven't listened to the Schubert yet, but my expectations are high. If you love Chopin, buy this DVD and immerse yourself in this gorgeous music. This one's a keeper!

Magnificent
Now, after 20 years we finally have a DVD with this magnificent recording. As always, Zimerman's recording is excellent and very few living pianists are able to match his pianism.