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Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 2; Klavierstücke, Op. 119
Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 2; Klavierstücke, Op. 119 [Rudolf Serkin - The Art of Interpretation] Classical | Label: Sony, 2004 | EAC, FLAC + CUE + LOG | 247 MB @ RS
In 1966, when Rudolf Serkin recorded this Brahms Second, he was a cultural icon, one of the most eminent European emigres in New York, and especially identified with Mozart, Beethoven, and Brahms. His partnering with Szell has been wrongly overshadowed by the Fleisher/Szell set of both Brahms concertos--Serkin is by far the more mature musician. Until this remastering, the only reason to avoid this recording was the sound--a prominent clattery piano without much glow backed by a somewhat wiry orchestra.
Now the sound is polished up, though Serkin is still very close and the solo cello in the slow movement is much larger than life. But how beautifully both play together! Serkin's style, which has been called modest, selfless, ascetic, and classical, is hard to describe, in that he isn't a typical German romantic or a Russian powerhouse. The closest comparison, I suppose, is to Artur Schnabel, but Serkin has a better technique. He draws you in by his refusal to play a superficial note; this is like hearing a sonata recital, and Szell is similarly serious. At moments the results can sound a bit plain Jane compared to Richter or Pollini, but by the time the slow movement arrives, you find yourself deeply involved.
Works on this recording:
1. Concerto for Piano no 2 in B flat major, Op. 83 by Johannes Brahms Performer: Rudolf Serkin (Piano) Conductor: George Szell Orchestra/Ensemble: Cleveland Orchestra Period: Romantic Written: 1878-1881; Austria Date of Recording: 1966
2. Pieces (4) for Piano, Op. 119: no 1, Intermezzo in B minor by Johannes Brahms Performer: Rudolf Serkin (Piano) Period: Romantic Written: 1892; Austria Date of Recording: 1979
3. Pieces (4) for Piano, Op. 119: no 2, Intermezzo in E minor by Johannes Brahms Performer: Rudolf Serkin (Piano) Period: Romantic Written: 1892; Austria Date of Recording: 1979
4. Pieces (4) for Piano, Op. 119: no 3, Intermezzo in C major by Johannes Brahms Performer: Rudolf Serkin (Piano) Period: Romantic Written: 1892; Austria Date of Recording: 1979
5. Pieces (4) for Piano, Op. 119: no 4, Rhapsody in E flat major by Johannes Brahms Performer: Rudolf Serkin (Piano) Period: Romantic Written: 1892; Austria Date of Recording: 1979
