The best version of Symphonic etudes and Papillons I have ev
P. Dave | Columbus, OH | 02/29/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I've listened to the Symphonic Etudes and Papillons of Schumann for many years now. I first heard these pieces played by Perahia on a classical music radio station when I was in medical school. It is 10 years later and I still consider this version by Perahia to be the best among all others I have heard.
I have heard Kempff's version which is too choppy. Richter's version of the Papillon recorded during the later part of his career - that version alternates with too loud and too soft passages. Too much banging for me. It does not have the continuous flow that Perahia demonstrates. I also own Jean Thibaudet's version of the Symphonic Etudes but his does not convey the same poetry as Perhia.
I love these pieces and never tire of them especially and only when played by Perahia."