Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No 1 (1946) Rubinstein/Mitropoulos

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto in B-flat minor, Op. 23 1. Allegro non troppo e molto maestoso - Allegro con spirito (0:07) 2. Andante semplice -Prestissimo-Tempo I (19:20) 3. Allegro con fuoco (26:49) Arthur Rubinstein, pianist Dimitri Mitropoulos, conductor Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra Recorded on November 16, 1946 at Northrop Auditorium, Minneapolis This is Rubinstein in his prime, both in terms of popularity and performance. He recorded it a number of times as his career progressed, and his interpretations changed considerably over the years. The present recording survives in deteriorated condition, although efforts were undertaken to remove surface noise, some remains for the sake of fidelity. Digital mastering (2022): b-sharp Music and Media Solutions Full acoustic and surface restoration (2023): Paul Howard - Yucaipa Studio We do not monetize on this channel and our posts are commercial free. If you wish to support this kind of music you can buy us a cup of coffee at: