<p>XU Zhiang:  </p><p>Chopin Etude Op.25.6: I have to be honest and say how distressed I was by this Chopin Etude. Such an able pianist but musically a travesty. A wonderful pre-impressionistic piece of piano writing of incredible delicacy was transformed into a horrible virtuoso display. Misjudged and tasteless. Machine-like finger brilliance (and not quite all impeccable either).</p>