Over the course of time, I have listened to at least five different pianists play this Schumann piano concerto. Most recently I've discovered Klara Wurtz and find her refreshing to listen to in her well balanced lyrical interpretation and technical skills (Check her out! - she plays Schumann beautifully). But this classic recording will always be the #1 recording in my book.It' no wonder Richter is still counted today as one of the top 10 pianists in recording history. Emil Gilels (a world known pianist) himself said, "If you think I'm something, wait until you hear Richter!" His playing is a delight to hear and the orchestra in this recording does him justice (regardless of what some negative reviewers have said). My point is, this is a great recording by a great pianist who nailed Schumann's piano concerto.