I haven't heard as many performances as you of the ballade.
Early in my life (circa 1958, ten years old), I heard a recording of much of Josef Hofmann's Golden Jubilee concert on Vinyl from the live, 1938 performance in Carnegie Hall.
Among so many longer pieces (e.g., Chopin's Andante spianato und Grande Polonaise brillante), Hofmann played this ballade.
I found the recording astounding.
Now, of course, I was quite young.
But I still love that performance.
And the performance of Maurizio Pollini.
I am marking the post to read and re-read, so your recommendations can guide informed listening.
John Buxton: This posting is a keeper.
I haven't heard as many performances as you of the ballade.
Early in my life (circa 1958, ten years old), I heard a recording of much of Josef Hofmann's Golden Jubilee concert on Vinyl from the live, 1938 performance in Carnegie Hall.
Among so many longer pieces (e.g., Chopin's Andante spianato und Grande Polonaise brillante), Hofmann played this ballade.
I found the recording astounding.
Now, of course, I was quite young.
But I still love that performance.
And the performance of Maurizio Pollini.
I am marking the post to read and re-read, so your recommendations can guide informed listening.
Thank you so very much for sharing.
Thank you Armand!