Brahms - Concerto For Violin And Cello - Jascha Heifetz, Gregor Piatigorsky, Alfred Wallenstein, RCA Victor Symphony Orchestra (Number 1636)
Rarity - Sealed
Johannes Brahms - Concerto for Violin and Cello in A Minor, Op 102
Violin – Jascha Heifetz
Cello – Gregor Piatigorsky
RCA Victor Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Alfred Wallenstein
1LP, standard sleeve
Limited & Numbered Edition (number 1636)
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : Black
Speed : 33 RPM
Size : 12'’
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : Record Technology Incorporated
Label : RCA Victor Red Seal
Original Label : RCA Victor Red Seal
Recorded May 19 & 20, 1960, Republic Studios, Sound Stage 9, Hollywood
Lacquer cut by Kevin Gray at AcousTech Mastering
Originally released in 1961
Tracks :
Side A:
1. First Movement: Allegro
Side B:
1. Second Movement: Andante
2. Third Movement: Vivase Non Troppo
Reviews :
The Heifetz/Piatigorsky Double Concerto is a fairly blistering account that reveals a youthful ardor residing in the aging Brahms. Again tempos are quick, with the two soloists being pushed seemingly to the limit yet still managing technically flawless performances. However, in this case the speed lends the music a breathless quality that (especially in the finale) somewhat shortchanges its harmonic nuance and rhythmic subtlety. Nevertheless, if it's unbridled virtuosity you want in this work, Heifetz and Piatigorsky fill the bill--especially as they're supported by an equally revved-up Alfred Wallenstein with the RCA Victor Symphony. The 1960 recording is considerably less warm and full than the Chicago sessions, but sounds decent
Ratings :
Discogs : 4.43 / 5