Piano Concerto in A minor

Robert Schumann

A minor

Enregistrements

Premier Choix

Solomon / Herbert Menges / Philharmonia Orchestra

1956

Gil's 'favorite version overall' for the Schumann (paired w/ Grieg). 'A very probing interpretation.' Solomon's 'unique artistic mind... makes me love the Schumann Concerto'.

Également Recommandés

Leon Fleischer / George Szell / Cleveland Orchestra

1960

Paired w/ Grieg. 'Fantastic.' Like the Grieg, 'very assertive and dramatic and exciting'.

Radu Lupu / André Previn / London Symphony

1970s

Paired w/ Grieg. 'Just beautifully lush and romantic'.

Stephen Kovacevic / Sir Colin Davis / BBC Symphony

1971

Paired w/ Grieg. A reference recording. 'Picks its spots,' 'very beautiful'.

Dinu Lipatti / Herbert von Karajan / Philharmonia Orchestra

1948 Mono recording

Paired w/ Grieg. Dim 1940s sound. Lipatti is a 'virtuosic genius,' and Karajan 'supports him very well'.

Alfred Cortot / Landon Ronald / London Philharmonic

1934 Historic recording

Schumann only. Dim sound, but 'well worth it for Cortot's artistic insights.' An 'interpretive genius,' 'very spontaneous,' a 'giant personality'.