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Aspiring Romantic

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Definitive Brahms piano concertos 1 and 2

on: May 08, 2005, 12:59:13 AM

im looking for the most convincing recording in terms of musicalility, interepretation, and good sound quality.
By the way, which of the Brahms concerto(1,2) from Rubinstein's recordings are the most definitive?

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musicsdarkangel

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Re: Definitive Brahms piano concertos 1 and 2

Reply #1 on: May 08, 2005, 01:01:28 AM

ahh i have an amazing recording on my pc.....crap, who is it.

Either Van Cliburn or Byron Janis....i forgot, sorry.

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Reply #2 on: May 08, 2005, 01:01:48 AM

PC 1 = Curzon / Szell (London Philharmonic Orchestra / Decca)
PC 2 = Gilels / Jochum (Berliln Phil. Orch / DG)

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Reply #3 on: May 08, 2005, 01:53:01 AM

Gilels, Richter

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thracozaag

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Reply #4 on: May 08, 2005, 02:45:33 AM

#1-Kapell/Mitropolous, Horowitz/Toscanini
#2-Gilels/Reiner, Richter/Mravinsky

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pianomann1984

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Re: Definitive Brahms piano concertos 1 and 2

Reply #5 on: May 08, 2005, 08:25:01 AM

Julius Katchen made the best recordings of these by far, though the Gilels and Richter recordings are extremely good.

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Reply #6 on: May 08, 2005, 09:50:32 AM

Quote from: pianomann1984 on May 08, 2005, 08:25:01 AM

Julius Katchen made the best recordings of these by far, though the Gilels and Richter recordings are extremely good.

I was totally remiss in not mentioning Katchen's fantastic performances, thanks. Louis Kenter also plays a mean 2nd concerto.

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Re: Definitive Brahms piano concertos 1 and 2

Reply #7 on: May 08, 2005, 10:16:35 AM

Gilels

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