Blown away by Chopin Piano Concerto No. 1


I was blown away by this concerto, amazing music, I thought no music could come close to the hungarian rhapsodies by liszt, but this proved me to be wrong, it is full of feeling, its music which speaks.

What is the best version ever recorded for this concerto (CD/LP), which pianist, I tried to search for it in one of the hi res formats , I couldn't find anby, is anybody aware if it is available in such format as welll.
nabil98
On LP - I always enjoyed Claudio Arrau and the LPO on Phillips. Excellent performances and recordings. Typical high quality pressings as well. Piano Concertos 1 @ 2, and something I find especially attractive, Krakowiak. CD's are OK.

On CD I agree with AX's recordings as well as Ohlsson's, who incidentally recorded all of Chopin's music for solo piano on a Bosendorfer, and quite well. His 2 CD orchestral set includes Krakowiak as well as some other orchestral music.

But my favorite version of both 1 & 2 would be Krystian Zimmerman and Guilini with the LAPO on DG.

Now for something different for piano enthusiasts, Chopin's Piano Concertos 1 & 2 in a two piano (with a Quartet and double bass for support) transcription on BIS.

Good listening.
I think I'm really going to enjoy this piece. I haven't heard it yet except for a short clip from Amazon. I immediately ordered the Argerich/LSO version recommended above. Thank you
There are several SACD choices listed at http://www.sa-cd.net/search/chopin+piano+concerto. The Rubinstein and the Argerich/Dutoit are two of my favorites.
I like this concerto a lot too. My preferred choices are the Ohlsson or Kristian Zimmerman performances.