Kirill Kondrashin, Van Cliburn, Mstislav Rostropovich - Tchaikovsky & Shostakovich Concertos (1958/60) [2014]

Kondrashin is the master accompanist in two classic recordings with Van Cliburn and Rostropovich

"Their Tchaikovsky ... has tremendous authority, and in this Kondrashin's accompaniments are a major asset." - Gramophone, 1999

A great soloist needs a great accompanist conductor at his or her side if they are to work well together to produce a truly great concerto performance.

Here are indeed two great performances, with two great soloists - and one excellent conductor and master accompanist.


Tracks:

TCHAIKOVSKY Piano Concerto No. 1
SHOSTAKOVICH Cello Concerto No. 1

Personnel:

Kirill Kondrashin, conductor
Van Cliburn, piano
Mstislav Rostropovich, cello
RCA Victor Symphony Orchestra
Czech Philharmonic Orchestra