I’m not the biggest Chopin aficionado, but Tchaikovsky adored him — and I think he got a point. Chopin’s music is so layered that musicians can pull a lot out of it. In the right hand, every note carries their meanings. You hear the pianists themselves through their playings:
Deutsche Grammophon wrote good caption: Music made in the present moment, unique and unrepeatable, is all that matters to Grigory Sokolov. Critical acclaim and audience ovations underline the humanity and compassion conveyed by Sokolov’s work, reflected not least in reviews that speak of his “genius” and status as a “living legend”. Grigory Sokolov’s charismatic artistry holds the power to cultivate the concentration necessary for audiences to contemplate even the most familiar compositions from fresh perspectives. In recital, he draws listeners into a close relationship with the music, transcending matters of surface display and showmanship to reveal deeper spiritual meaning. His latest release, a double album, comprises a selection of live recordings from three recitals given in the summer of 2019.#