<p>ZHANG Chuhan</p><p>This performance had a lot to recommend it, although it was a little uneven in its success, depending on the particular piece on the DVD.  Ms. Zhang is clearly a highly gifted young musician, and is committed to her art.  Her playing is heartfelt and at its best is full of passion.  She needs to feel this intense connection to all the music she undertakes to play.</p><p>Op.10 No.2: An impressively fleet and accurate performance, but not artistically engaged. This piece can portray real magic and effervescence, especially if the pianist has as agile a technique as this one has!  Give this gem its imaginative due.</p><p>Nocturne Op.9 No.2: In the opening, each melody note was given a distinct wrist/arm pulse which created a slight visual and aural heaviness and predictability.  Ms. Zhang was listening carefully and responding with sensitivity to the sound, but the long, spun-out line eluded her. </p><p>Liszt: It was in this piece that Ms. Zhang showed her abilities on every front.  It was an excellent performance, full of verve, subtlety, authority and inspiration. The sense of architecture was always clearly evident, but not at the expense of excitement, variety and inventiveness.  There was a trust in her technical acumen that made the physical difficulties disappear for the listener.  I was enthralled!</p>