I have never heard a better opening and the tempi are exactly right, with a real sense that something important is taking place. What this performance has is the freshness of new creation! Only Rubinstein/Wallenstein come close, but no cigar.
Thank you so much for posting this even though all we can see is the pic of Grieg the whole time...I know, there's no video. But this is the best version of this concerto ever! I first heard it on these cd's I got from Reader's Digest...been an Earl Wild fan since. ~.~
Pity the sound is so "digital". |i have it on a readers digest LP box (complete box bought for 1 euro :) Great playing!
otterhouse 2 years ago
I have never heard a better opening and the tempi are exactly right, with a real sense that something important is taking place. What this performance has is the freshness of new creation! Only Rubinstein/Wallenstein come close, but no cigar.
billyguns2 3 years ago
Thank you so much for posting this even though all we can see is the pic of Grieg the whole time...I know, there's no video. But this is the best version of this concerto ever! I first heard it on these cd's I got from Reader's Digest...been an Earl Wild fan since. ~.~
kv466 3 years ago