Schumann: Piano Concerto, Reiner/Cliburn (SACD)

Discs: 1
Record Label: RCA
Release Date: June 26, 2007

“Plenty of clarity and refined musicianship, as well as a sure sense of direction . . . [The Emperor] is an authoritative reading.” — MusicWeb International

In an artistic partnership spanning many years, acclaimed pianist Van Cliburn and conductor Fritz Reiner pair with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra to record two iconic piano concertos — Schumann’s A Minor Concerto and Beethoven’s Emperor.

Contents:

Schumann Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54
April 1960, Orchestra Hall, Chicago

Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat Major, Op. 73 (Emperor)
May 1961, Orchestra Hall, Chicago