Arthur Rubinstein, Zubin Mehta - Brahms: Piano Concerto No.1 (1976) [2018 SACD Vintage Collection]

The final concerto recording by Rubinstein with Mehta is now available on SA-CD for the first time in the world. The great master's final decisive album, with outstanding passion and musicality! Newly mastered in Japan from the original analog master

This album was Rubinstein's last concerto recording, when he was 89 years old, and is a monumental record that concludes the great history of recordings. Born in 1887, the pianist of the century, who played for about 80 years, also announced his retirement in 1976. This piece had been recorded several times before, and although the technical aspects of the recording are naturally inferior to past recordings due to his age, the performance appeals to the listener with a musicality that has never been seen before. Among his wide repertoire, Rubinstein especially liked Romantic works, and in a conversation with Scriabin, he once named Brahms as his favorite composer, so there must have been a reason why he chose Brahms in the end (it should be noted that Rubinstein was the first in the world to record Piano Concerto No. 2 in 1929). The performance is extremely passionate and rare, combining a natural musicality that can only be expressed by those who have reached the highest peaks, and the eloquence of the music itself, making it a truly outstanding performance. Mehta and the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra also work well together to support the soloist. The high resolution of this reissue allows you to enjoy the realism and delicate touch of the performance even more. This performance is a historic masterpiece that is worthy of being reissued on SA-CD.

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Tracks:

1 第1楽章: Maestoso - Poco Piu Moderato 23:01
2 第2楽章: Adagio 14:33
3 第3楽章: Rondo. Allegro Non Troppo 12:37

Personnel:

Artur Rubinstein (piano)
Israel Philharmonic Orchestra
Zubin Meter (conductor)

recording
April 6, 7, 1976 Tel Aviv, Frederic R. Man Auditorium