Krystian Zimerman was 60 last December. As he reveals in an interview included with these performances, approaching that milestone convinced him it was time to “find the courage” to record the late ...

Amazon mp3: NA | Amazon CD: $11 | ArkivMusic: $18 | Qobuz download: £13.50 - 19 (Hi-Res) | iTunes mp3: $12 Krystian Zimerman is an elusive figure in classical music, which has become a rare thing in ...

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 ...

Some of Franz Schubert’s piano sonatas suffer from longueurs, but the final two — in A major (D. 959) and B-flat major (D. 960) — are perfect works of genius written shortly before his death. The ...

An exceptional account of Bach’s Mass in B minor, traditional and unusual string quartets, and Thomas Adès suites are among the highlights. Some favorite short selections and new Bach and Chopin piano ...

Solo recordings by Krystian Zimerman come round so rarely that each one is an event. Now aged 60, Zimerman says he felt it was time to approach some of the late, great works of composers like ...

“Not only the entrance and exit of performers but also all recording, filming, and photography are strictly restricted until the encore and the end of the performance.” ©Rowan Lee Polish pianist ...

In between, though, they recorded just about everything at LSO St Luke’s, and the resulting films have to serve as miracle enough for us in Beethoven anniversary week. Zimerman, who’s arguably been ...