Pollini's early take on Chopin's Etudes

Pollini's early take on Chopin's Etudes

Mauriaio Pollini's death was a significant blow to the piano world. His concerts in London over the years were always highlights, a great pianist of unfathomable energy who always illuminated everything he touched. A musician of incredible intellect and, until the final few concerts perhaps, incredible accuracy.In 1960, Pollini won the Chopin Piano Competition and shortly after was contracted to record for EMI - recordings from the period still …