All just my personal opinion
Concert Review, Emmanuel Pahud, Willi Zimmermann / Zurich Chamber Orchestra (ZKO) @ Schauspielhaus Pfauen, Zurich, 2017-05-21 — Ignaz Pleyel (1757-1831): Symphony in D, Flute Concerto in C — W.A. Mozart (1756-1791): Andante in C for Flute, K.315; Symphony No.28 in C, K.200
Some media are proclaiming Maurice Steger the “world champion of the recorder”. I think this is a rather odd statement, as musical interpretation can’t be measured, remains subjective, both on the side of the artist, as well as in the listener’s perception and receptivity; however, it is certainly legitimate to state that Maurice Steger’s recorder playing is in the world’s very top league…