Krystian Zimerman

Krystian Zimerman

Polish classical pianist
Known for his sensitive playing, Zimerman is among the most important pianists to have emerged in the late 20th century.
BornDecember 5, 1956
HometownZabrze, Poland
SpouseMarii Drygajlo
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Top Stories

Beethoven: The Piano Concertos review – few pianists convey the sense of wholeness more satisfyingly

  • Beethoven: The Piano Concertos review – few pianists convey the sense of wholeness more satisfyingly . Krystian Zimerman/LSO/Simon Rattle(Deutsche Grammophon, three CDs)Rattle conducts Zimerman and a socially distanced London Symphony Orchestra in recordings of clarity and beauty

Albums

Ludwig van Beethoven: Complete Piano Concertos
Ludwig van Beethoven: Complete Piano Concertos
2021
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4, Op. 58 - III. Rondo. Vivace
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4, Op. 58 - III. Rondo. Vivace
2021
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37 - I. Allegro con brio
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37 - I. Allegro con brio
2021
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 2, Op. 19 - III. Rondo. Molto allegro
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 2, Op. 19 - III. Rondo. Molto allegro
2021
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 2 in B Flat Major, Op. 19 - II. Adagio
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 2 in B Flat Major, Op. 19 - II. Adagio
2021
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major, Op. 15
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major, Op. 15
2020
Bernstein: Symphony No. 2 "The Age of Anxiety"
Bernstein: Symphony No. 2 "The Age of Anxiety"
2018
Franz Schubert: Piano Sonatas D 959 & D 960
Franz Schubert: Piano Sonatas D 959 & D 960
2017
Lutosławski: Piano Concerto; Symphony No. 2
Lutosławski: Piano Concerto; Symphony No. 2
2015
Liszt Recordings
Liszt Recordings
2011
Franz Liszt
Franz Liszt
2011
Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 1
Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 1
2005
Rachmaninov: Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 2
Rachmaninov: Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 2
2003
Lutoslawski: Partita; Chain 2; Piano Concerto
Lutoslawski: Partita; Chain 2; Piano Concerto
2002
Chopin: Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 2
Chopin: Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 2
1999
Chopin: Ballades & Etudes
Chopin: Ballades & Etudes
1999
César Franck: Violin Sonata; Karol Szymanowski: Mythes
César Franck: Violin Sonata; Karol Szymanowski: Mythes
1999
Chopin: Klavierkonzert Nr. 1; Andante spianato et Grande Polonaise Brillante; Grande Valse Brillant Es-dur
Chopin: Klavierkonzert Nr. 1; Andante spianato et Grande Polonaise Brillante; Grande Valse Brillant Es-dur
1999
Chopin: Piano Concertos; Works for Piano & Orchestra
Chopin: Piano Concertos; Works for Piano & Orchestra
1999
Ravel: The Piano Concertos
Ravel: The Piano Concertos
1999
Krystian Zimerman
Krystian Zimerman
1999
Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 1; Chopin: Four Ballades
Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 1; Chopin: Four Ballades
1998
Claude Debussy: Préludes
Claude Debussy: Préludes
1994
Ludwig van Beethoven: Klavierkonzerte Nos. 1 & 2
Ludwig van Beethoven: Klavierkonzerte Nos. 1 & 2
1993
Ludwig van Beethoven: Klavierkonzerte Nos. 3 & 4
Ludwig van Beethoven: Klavierkonzerte Nos. 3 & 4
1993
Liszt: Sonate in B minor
Liszt: Sonate in B minor
1992
Lutoslawski: Piano Concerto; Chain 3; Novelette
Lutoslawski: Piano Concerto; Chain 3; Novelette
1992
Beethoven: The Piano Concertos
Beethoven: The Piano Concertos
1992
Franz Schubert: Impromptus
Franz Schubert: Impromptus
1991