Tiberghien Brings a Deft Touch to ChopinMonday, September 28, 2009
Chopin may be a ubiquitous presence on piano recital programs, but too many pianists are willing to rush him off his feet, or emphasize structure over feeling. At his Kennedy Center Terrace Theater recital on Saturday afternoon, Cedric Tiberghien took his time with Chopin's Four Ballades, and the result was exquisite.
I am not quite as generous. I liked the Chopin, was even enthusiastic about it. But the Ravel and Debussy left me unmoved.