Paderewski plays Chopin ( Etude op. 25, 6, Waltz opus 18, Polonaise opus 26, 2)

Richard Strauss who was also a good pianist was astonished at Paderewski s sensational success in America. I played duets with him one whole winter, he said, and I never dreamed that he would create so great a furor. I consider d Albert, Rosenthal and Emil Sauer much greater pianists. Paderewski, however, possesses a fascinating personality, and that wondrous head of hair no doubt plays a great role with the American Arthur M. Abell, Talks with great composers Was Strauss right in his assessment Judge for yourself in three different Chopinrecordings made by Ignacy Jan Paderewski (18601941): Etude in G sharp minor opus 25 no. 6, Thirds (rec. 1923) Waltz in E flat major opus 18, Grand valse brillante (rec. 1928) 2:08 Polonaise in E flat minor opus 26 no. 2 (rec. 1930) 7:08 Needless to say, these historic recordings can not transmit Paderewski s unique stage