Krystian Zimerman at Symphony Center
Some artists are regulars on Chicago's musical calendar, returningannually to audiences who welcome them like dear, familiar friends.
Others, Polish-born pianist Krystian Zimerman among them, are moreelusive. Zimerman limits his performance schedule, and we can'tcount on having him in town every year. He has been here relativelyoften in recent years and was back for a solo recital Sundayafternoon in Orchestra Hall. But Sunday's large, attentive audiencestill approached the concert as a rare chance to hear an importantartist. The pre-concert excitement was high, and Zimerman'sperformance of several Chopin pieces and Schumann's …

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