The recording is frequently compared to Zimerman's own 1984 live recording with Leonard Bernstein, which many critics still prefer for its superior intensity.
The 2006 recording of by Krystian Zimerman, Sir Simon Rattle, and the Berlin Philharmonic is a highly individualized performance that has historically divided critics and listeners alike. While some praise its deep musicality and expressive soul, others find it an overly analyzed and "dreary" exercise that lacks the volcanic passion traditional to the work. Performance Characteristics
: A classic recording with a more balanced and probing reading. Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 1/Zimerman/Rattle
The recording is frequently compared to Zimerman's own 1984 live recording with Leonard Bernstein, which many critics still prefer for its superior intensity.
The 2006 recording of by Krystian Zimerman, Sir Simon Rattle, and the Berlin Philharmonic is a highly individualized performance that has historically divided critics and listeners alike. While some praise its deep musicality and expressive soul, others find it an overly analyzed and "dreary" exercise that lacks the volcanic passion traditional to the work. Performance Characteristics Brahms Piano Concerto No.1 (Zimerman, Rattle)
: A classic recording with a more balanced and probing reading. Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 1/Zimerman/Rattle The recording is frequently compared to Zimerman's own