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Contents: [Classic Department Store Encore] [SHM-CD Specification] [Green Color Label Coating] This is a refreshing and delightful performance recorded by Krystian Zimerman, now a world-renowned maestro, in his early twenties, shortly after winning the Chopin Competition. The conducting of the great Giulini is also a highlight of this album, and the young virtuoso's supple expression, combining strength and pure lyricism, is captivating. He later re-recorded this piece conducting from the piano, and this version also remains a highly popular classic. [Contents] Chopin: 1. Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11 2. Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21 Krystian Zimerman (piano) Los Angeles Philharmonic Conductor: Carlo Maria Giulini Recording: November 1978 (1), Music Center, Los Angeles (Live), November 1979 (2), Shryan Auditorium, Los Angeles Media Reviews etc. This is a refreshing and delightful performance recorded by Zimerman, now a world-renowned master, in his early twenties, shortly after winning the Chopin Competition. The conducting of the great Giulini is also a highlight of this album, and the young virtuoso's supple expression, which combines strength and pure lyricism, is captivating. He later re-recorded this piece conducting from the piano, and this version is also a highly popular classic. (C)RS
