The Rubinstein Collection Volume 57 - Beethoven Concerti 1 & 3 (w/ Leinsdorf)
The Rubinstein Collection Volume 57 - Beethoven Piano Concertos 1 & 3
Genre: Classical PianoConcertos | 1CD | FLAC (CUE+LOG) | Covers & Booklet (pdf) | 337 MB MB
1967 & 1965 recording, 1999 release | Publisher: RCA Red Seal 09026 63057-2
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Genre: Classical PianoConcertos | 1CD | FLAC (CUE+LOG) | Covers & Booklet (pdf) | 337 MB MB
1967 & 1965 recording, 1999 release | Publisher: RCA Red Seal 09026 63057-2
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Performers:
Arthur Rubinstein (piano)
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Erich Leinsdorf (conductor)
Tracklist:
1. (00:17:08) Concerto for Piano & Orchestra No. 1 in C, op. 15: I. Allegro con brio
2. (00:11:09) Concerto for Piano & Orchestra No. 1 in C, op. 15: II. Largo
3. (00:09:19) Concerto for Piano & Orchestra No. 1 in C, op. 15: III. Rondo: Allegro
4. (00:17:30) Concerto for Piano & Orchestra No. 3 in C minor, op. 37: I. Allegro con brio
5. (00:08:56) Concerto for Piano & Orchestra No. 3 in C minor, op. 37: II. Largo
6. (00:08:53) Concerto for Piano & Orchestra No. 3 in C minor, op. 37: III. Rondo. Allegro
Review:
The recordings on this CD are from Rubinstein's second of three complete sets of the Beethoven Piano Concertos (there is also a separate Third Concerto, with Toscanini, recorded live in 1944).
These recordings, made in 1965-67, demonstrate Rubinstein was just as "on top" of these works technically as he was in the earlier set with Krips (1956) and much more "into" them musically. In addition, the playing is notably more alert and straightforward than in his later set with Barenboim (1975). To be sure, purists will quibble with Rubinstein's use of rubato and approach to ornamentation, (not to mention his use of Busoni's editions of Beethoven's cadenzas) but these performances are a joy from the first bar to the last. Leinsdorf, with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, are to be credited for a fine accompaniment, far more detailed and sensitive than in the earlier set with Krips.
All three sets of Beethoven Concertos from Rubinstein are worth having, but for those only able to obtain one–this is the one to have. The sound, which was pretty good to begin with, has been superbly remastered. (Hank Drake)