Arthur Rubinstein - Beethoven Piano Concerto no.5, "emperor"

[Spiros Makris]

http://youtu.be/JO4UmbcBprw

 

There are some recordings that amaze me.
Usually I would not choose a Rubinstein performance for a Beethoven piece-don't get me wrong, I love Rubinstein. When he plays Chopin. He has that "over-romantic" touch and aesthetic that I think does not fit to Beethoven. 

But this recording is a whole other story.

[Spiros Makris]

I'm glad you enjoyed it Johan.

There is also Arrau's performance on youtube. He is very very old and has some mistakes here and there, but still, it's pretty awsome.

[Johan Roeraade]

Fantastic, I had never heard this performance. It´s like hearing a new piece!

Thanks a lot for posting this!

Regards

Johan