Claudio Arrau on fire in Moscow: Brahms D Minor Finale: conclusion

[MuseDuCafe]

Stunnning musicianship and piano playing in the old school 'grand' manner - which is not just a 'big' sound, but a keen sense of bringing out the full scope of these large architectural pieces. Almost makes me like Brahms, he's that good.

"Moscow in flames [again]... film at eleven." LOL.

[haydn861]

Thank you so much for this upload! Absolutely amazing performance.

[briandonohue100]

He was a performer who changed you, that's for sure. Saw him once, at a solo recital at Carnegie in the early 80's. Beethoven sonatas (Waldstein, Appassionata) and Brahms, I think some Chopin for encores. Afterward I walked out onto 57th St. trembling all over, not wanting to talk or hear anything more. Nearly 30 yrs. ago. Never seen another performer who could appear before a very sophisticated, urbane audience, and basically own them before intermission...

[JPMardones]

Beyond words...

[dorfmanjones]

This last month both Brahms Concertos (Arrau played the two of them on the same night in Moscow) were released on the Doremi label. Although the transfers were taken from vinyl rather than master tapes the sound is excellent; much better than what I've posted. I can't recommend them highly enough.

[dexterityhunter]

What a great document! Arrau at his very best! TY!

[smc0603]

Sparkled from beginning to end! Brilliant performance!

[gerardbedecarter]

Arrau played this concerto in Sydney Town Hall. I was there!

[gerardbedecarter]

Beautiful playing!

[martinadler73]

Wow!

[davidjb100]

God almighty! He just ripped through that like it was nothing! =O

[Ilgiangyk]

fantastic rendition, when was it? Ciao!

[Ray0X0]

Bellísimo...

[kasyapa]

bravo. some of the tempi remind me of horowitz/walter!

[mathpianist93]

@kasyapa: really? this is much slower than Horowitz/Walter and Horowitz/Toscanini, and I say, much more reasonable of a tempo (though I know you disagree)

[arturon111]

Incredible,... the best, Arrau is King and Emperor of the piano