Arthur Rubinstein / Fritz Reiner & CSO – Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 15 (Vinil 180g, LP dublu)

When RCA recorded Arthur Rubinstein with Fritz Reiner and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in 1954, the result was more than just another Brahms concerto – it became one of the defining works of the Living Stereo era. Rubinstein’s characteristic elegance and poetic touch meet the fire and precision of Reiner’s baton, while the Chicago Symphony Orchestra delivers a performance of monumental power and clarity. Rubinstein, already an outstanding figure among pianists, was known for his natural lyricism and his rejection of overdramatization – a quality that suited Brahms’s First Piano Concerto perfectly. Against the backdrop of Reiner’s taut, disciplined conducting and the CSO’s sonority, the music unfolds both stormily and calmly, revealing new depths with each listening. What makes this recording a classic of RCA’s Living Stereo catalog is not only its brilliant interpretation, but also its sound. Even in the early days of stereo technology, RCA’s engineers created a three-dimensional, lifelike sound image that still impresses today.

The reissue of the “RCA Living Stereo Classical” series by Analogue Productions meets the highest audiophile standards: Matthew Lutthans (The Mastering Lab) is responsible for remastering the original tapes. The double LP (45 RPM) includes a 2-page booklet and was pressed on 180-gram vinyl by industry leader Quality Record Pressings (QRP) using Classic Records equipment.We recommend the use of „L’Art du Son” LP cleaner to wet wash your vinyl. Even new records of high quality production will benefit from this.

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Johannes Brahms (1833-1897): “Concerto No. 1 In D Minor, Op. 15”

LP 1

Side A

1. First Movement: Maestoso (Beginning)

Side B

1. First Movement: Maestoso (Conclusion)

LP 2

Side C

1. Second Movement: Adagio

Side D

1. Third Movement: Rondo – Allegro Non Troppo