Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 2

Franz Liszt

Recordings

Top Choice

Sviatoslav Richter / Kirill Kondrashin / London Symphony

c. 1960

Nos. 1 & 2. A 'slam dunk' and 'famous for good reason.' Very good sound. The playing is 'lights out'—absolutely powerful, dramatic, with wonderful imagination and artistry.

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Martha Argerich / Claudio Abbado / London Symphony

1968

No. 1 only. Fantastic sound. Argerich mixes powerful virtuosity with a 'wonderful touch to the quieter moments'.

Simon Barere / David Brockman / Not specified

Not specified Live recording, Carnegie Hall

No. 1 only. A historic, dim recording, but 'worth seeking out.' Barere was an 'amazing virtuoso, amazingly inventive artist' who 'knock[s] it out of the park'.