Who is the greatest pianist today?

Martha Argerich (1941-) The world woke up to the phenomenal talent of the Argentinian pianist Martha Argerich in 1964 when she won the International Chopin Piano Competition at the age of 24. She is now arguably the greatest living pianist and can sell out concerts in minutes.

Who is the best pianist in the 20th century?

Sergei Rachmaninoff (Russia, 1873-1943) Regarded as one of the greatest pianists of the twentieth century, Rachmaninov had legendary technical facilities and rhythmic drive, and his large hands were able to cover the interval of a thirteenth on the keyboard.

Who is the greatest concert pianist of all time?

The 10 Greatest Pianists Of All Time

  • Glenn Gould (1932-1982)
  • Alfred Brendel (born 1931)
  • Wilhelm Kempff (1895-1991) Chosen by Cyprien Latsaris, Michael Endres, David Fray, and Eldar Nebolsin.
  • Artur Schnabel (1882-1951) Chosen by Jonathan Biss, András Schiff, Ronald Brautigam, and Garrick Ohlsson.

Who plays Chopin the best?

If you fancy covering all Chopin’s works in one fell swoop, then this is the collection for you. Polish-American pianist Artur Rubinstein (1887–1982) is considered by many to be the greatest Chopin interpreter of all time. His performances are crisp, sparkling and sophisticatedly shaped.

What is the hardest piano piece in the world?

Liszt – La Campanella ‘La Campanella’, which translates as ‘little bell’, comes from a larger work – the Grandes études de Paganini – and is famous for being one of the most difficult pieces ever written for piano.

What is the fastest song ever played on piano?

Lydian performed “Flight Of The Bumblebee” by composer Rimsky Korsakov, a song notoriously known for being difficult to play. He played the piece in three different speeds, 160 beats per minute, 280 beats per minute and 325 beats per minute.

Who is considered the best Chopin pianist?

Polish-American pianist Artur Rubinstein (1887–1982) is considered by many to be the greatest Chopin interpreter of all time.

What is the longest song on piano?

Vexations
The composition, called Vexations, lasts for 18 hours. It’s being performed at Contemporary Calgary, in the 100 block of f Stephen Avenue S.W., by a group dubbed Esther’s Piano Relay Team.