On the first Stereophile test CD is my favorite solo piano recording. The performance is by Anna Maria Stanczyk of Frederick Chopin's Scherzo in b-flat Op. 31. The liner notes have some interesting information about the recording and performance. The CD can of course be purchased from Stereophile, or if you prefer from amusicdirect.com for $8.99 + shipping. I often use this track when auditioning equipment, especially speakers. On good systems the imaging is astonishing and the performance carries a lot of emotion.
