Ingrid Fliter - Chopin Piano Concertos disc of the week

[Pianoman]

I've just finished listening to the 24/96 download and am very impressed. These two works have done well on disc over the years, and up to now I've sided with the 'love it or hate it' Zimerman/ Polish NO, which is once heard, never forgotten (take that both ways...). But sticking to 'normal' recordings, I would heartily recommend this new version, as much for the wonderful orchestral support as the superb pianism. Not sure what they didn't like about the recording (maybe a touch bass boomy?) - didn't spoil the experience for me anyway.

[Barbirollians]

I've just finished listening to the 24/96 download and am very impressed. These two works have done well on disc over the years, and up to now I've sided with the 'love it or hate it' Zimerman/ Polish NO, which is once heard, never forgotten (take that both ways...). But sticking to 'normal' recordings, I would heartily recommend this new version, as much for the wonderful orchestral support as the superb pianism. Not sure what they didn't like about the recording (maybe a touch bass boomy?) - didn't spoil the experience for me anyway.

Some suggestion that it had been romanticised - I cannot hear it myself . This is probably together with that Argerich/Abaado Mozart disc very much my favourite of the year so far.

[richardfinegold]

Just read the review of the OP recording in IRR. It certainly was a rave.

[Oldcrofter]

There's lots of Fliter on Youtube from about the year 2000 onwards.

One slightly unusual performance is this one in Minneapolis Airport:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyrVOxFoM7Y

And same music, but studio conditions:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TliTJXuSRfA

[richardfinegold]

Just read the Gramophpne review. I ordred my copy.

[Barbirollians]

I am still waiting to hear whether listening to her recording of the F Minor when AMcG played it as recording of the week converted him ?

[Barbirollians]

Come on Caliban report back . To me this record does not pale at all - listening to her E Minor tonight with windows open and perfume of honeysuckle drifting in - very romantic indeed !

[richardfinegold]

I also have this recording but haven't yet given it a proper listen...

[Pianoman]

As usual the contrary Classicstoday didn't think much to it - I sometimes wonder if Distler, Hurwitz et al listen to the same discs as me...:)

[richardfinegold]

I listened to the First Concerto last night. I really liked the energy and sense of improvisation on display.
I was a bit dissapointed with the recording quality. Usually Linn SACDs are demonstration quality but this had a hazy and distant perspective,but itdid not seriously detract from a scintillating performance .

[Barbirollians]

As usual the contrary Classicstoday didn't think much to it - I sometimes wonder if Distler, Hurwitz et al listen to the same discs as me...:)

Distler is a man who slags off Kathleen Ferrier - he accordingly disqualifies himself from being taken seriously.

[Dave2002]

I listened to the First Concerto last night. I really liked the energy and sense of improvisation on display.
I was a bit disapointed with the recording quality. Usually Linn SACDs are demonstration quality but this had a hazy and distant perspective,but itdid not seriously detract from a scintillating performance .

Did you actually listen to an SACD, or were you sampling a stream or download? I know you usually do have the SACDs. In that case, which of the layers were you listening to?

[richardfinegold]

Did you actually listen to an SACD, or were you sampling a stream or download? I know you usually do have the SACDs. In that case, which of the layers were you listening to?

I was listening to the SACD layer. Haven't tried the CD layer

[Barbirollians]

The IRR reviewer had a similar criticism of the recording . I have not really noticed it .