Pogorelich owns two Chopin Etudes

I've posted a few examples of Chopin Etudes in the past, but I keep finding new clips of really great and unique performances of them. The first etude in the clip is one of my favorites, Op. 10 #8. This study was composed to develop fluidity in the right hand while passing the thumb under the 4th finger and vice versa in an arpeggio-like sequence. This all happens over a challenging but playful melody in the left hand. Lastly, he performs the etude in thirds; probably the most difficult of all his etudes. He makes it look quite effortless.

It may be just a rumor but I hear if you grow your hair out in a crazy plume it just might give you piano super powers.