It seems to me a very remarkable performance, if not extraordinary. I don't think he surpasses Richter, but he stands in a different category, even interpretatively.
Furthermore, there is an intelligibility of detail that is never an end in itself, which Richter, to tell the truth, often leaves in the background, subordinating it to his pre-impressionistic vision.
A great interpreter and a great pianist.
I wanted to share this thing, maybe most will not agree ...
I find Kissin to be an extraordinary pianist, both technically and musically. Therefore, I agree with Stellina, whom I recommend listening to "his" Preludes, which are truly wonderful. I do not agree with the comparison to Richter (but then: why Richter specifically?), nor with the evaluations regarding details: on one hand, you ask about "mannerisms" and, without a doubt, Kissin's style is not devoid of them, whereas Richter's style is totally devoid of them. This can be a bit "misleading" regarding the fact that Kissin is more attentive to detail than others. I don't think that's the case: he simply has a different way of enhancing some of them and, as an aside, I like it very much too!
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It seems excellent to me, but if I may say so, it seems a bit too orderly; it doesn't seem to "warm" the soul.
In the Polonaise-Fantaisie at least, I want a bit of anarchy, tenderness, mystery, sudden outbursts, and a true rubato.
Samson François!
(a prize to whoever finds it on YT because I haven't seen it)
