Classical piano solo—Your one favorite performance and recording


What would you choose if you only had one choice for the desert island?

Here’s one to start with:

J. S. Bach - Goldberg Variations BMV 988

Glenn Gould (Zenph re-performance)

‘Sony Classical SACD

Sharing of your favorites appreciated!

 

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Showing 1 response by mike_in_nc

I can’t pick just one, but perhaps something by Yevgeny Sudbin on BIS. If you like Scarlatti on the piano, his is excellent (and I usually prefer harpsichord in this). If not, his Medtner and Rachmaninoff album also is excellent.