Interesting. I remarked the same about the Jussen brothers now popular. So many great pianists didnt really have beautiful hands. Rubinstein's were knobbly, Arrau's like sausages, Horowitz' a bit twisted, Gould's quite feminine, Cliburn's freakishly large.

His discography lists 37 albums. Whatever boycotting may have taken place, it was not complete.

@@michaelwinningham6166 He is a pianist for major labels such as Deutsche Gramophon, Columbia, Decca, etc. And he has deserved to record with the Berlin Philharmonic, the Vienna Philharmonic, conductors such as Bohm, Karajan, Abbado, etc. This is what I was referring to and I know I am right. …and recorded more than 37 albums for your information

@@luckyWaiting I don't doubt your position. Admittedly, my search into the topic was cursory, but I intentionally guarded my response for that very reason. I simply wished to point out that he was not entirely ignored. I have no reason to doubt your statement about boycotts--that wasn't my goal. My goal was to add a bit of precision to the conversation. The fact that he made over 37 recordings means that many companies recognized his abilities and did not boycott him. It is also certain that audiences were well aware of him, and he enjoyed significant successes right up to the last years of his life. I think that's a more balanced view of his situation. No offense intended, and my apologies if that's how my comments sounded.

@@michaelwinningham6166 As an interpreter of Liszt's work, he has not been equalled by many of the "sacred monsters" and that is not just my point of view. Earl - I repeat - deserved recognition of a higher order, but time will probably give it to him. Greetings and thanks for your comment.

Glenn Gould loved the Chickerings of his childhood. I think he kept at least one in his apartment, but I'm not sure what he recorded on.

Baldwin offered better service for those who do not have the largest careers. Baldwin artists included Wild, Jorge Bolet, Beveridge Webster, and Leonard Shure.

Why would everyone want to play Steinway? I'd go for anything but Steinway and Japanese brands. European pianos of Bosendorfer, Bechtein or August Forster surpass Steinway in the richness of tone and timbre.

@@MrKlemps I think you're uninformed. It doesn't take a lot to just read the corresponding Wikipedia article. There we have this: «The Baldwin Piano Company<...> was once the largest US-based manufacturer of keyboard instruments and was known by the slogan, "America's Favorite Piano". <...>The company won its first major award in 1900 when its model 112 won the Grand Prix at the Exposition Universelle in Paris, becoming the first American manufactured piano to win such an award. Baldwin-manufactured pianos also won top awards at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition and the 1914 Anglo-American Exposition. By 1913, business had grown substantially, with Baldwin exporting to thirty-two countries in addition to having retailers throughout the United States. <...>After the war ended, Baldwin resumed selling pianos, and by 1953 the company had doubled production figures from prewar levels. In 1946, Baldwin introduced its first electronic organ (developed in 1941),which became so successful that the company changed its name to the Baldwin Piano & Organ Company. In 1961, Lucien Wulsin III became president. By 1963, the company had acquired German piano manufacturer C. Bechstein Pianofortefabrik and remained its owner until 1986. In 1959, Baldwin constructed a new piano manufacturing plant in Conway, Arkansas, originally to manufacture upright pianos: by 1973, the company had built 1,000,000 upright pianos. In 1961 Baldwin constructed a new piano factory in Greenwood, Mississippi. Subsequently production of upright pianos was moved from Cincinnati, Ohio to Greenwood.» So, by no means a small player. Their best years coincided with the peak of Wild's career.

@@gaiusflaminius4861 There's no accounting for taste, but the large majority of top pianists have used Steinway for quite a long time. I dont think they are all being bought off by Steinway. I grew up with a Baldwin, have played many pianos and adore my 1927 restored Steinway. To me, Bosendorfer is overly loud and brilliant, Yamaha too harsh. My Steinway has a round, warm bell-like tone and a wonderful action. Vive la différence.

Yes, but ugly at this point. Sadly.

Remember what Beethoven said, then shut up. Not that I like this performance.

Thank you!

Grazie per aver scritto il programma di questo concerto straordinario.

Какой потрясающий пианист!!!! Так захватывает и очаровывает! Это лучший Шопен из всех,,что я слышала и самый блестящий Лист. Я в восторге от концерта !Огромное Огромное спасибо за возможность услышать этого Музыканта!!!

It's magnificent

😂😂😂

No need to make terrible comments! Don't watch.

​@@Earl_Wildwelcome in the world of free speech, welcome in the world of youtube!

@@hectorberlioz1449 stupid comment or a troll. Ignore.

@hectorberlioz1449 I don’t know where you get off making comments like that. EW was one of the greatest pianists in history. His technique was considered on par with Liszt and Rachmaninov. In addition to being a great artist, he was a very nice man. I had the honor of meeting him. This is an outstanding performance. (Even though Bosendorfers are not my favorite brand of piano. A Baldwin would have had a much warmer tone.)

@@shawndaly2693 Wild' the NBC pianist' ....I heard him live in Rotterdam and the Hague and it was very disappointing. The reviews in Holland were not so good and he was not invited in the Concertgebouw. Wild came never back. In this film he is making some mistouchings and little mistakes , which I dont care , but were synonimous for his playing. At the time in Holland we were used to Rubinstein, Ashkenazy, Argerich ea even Horowitz came regularly. Nothing to compare I am sorry. By the way did you hear Liszt haha? Almost nobody plays a Baldwin in Europe. Steinway and Bösendorfer are the brands....