| Condition | Sealed |
| Manufacturer | USA |
| Format | 2xLP, 180 Gram Audiophile 45RPM Vinyl, Remastered from the original master tape, Includes 2-panel insert, Reissue |
| Date of release | 1954/2026 |
| Barcode | 753088183171 |
This special audiophile edition reproduces sound with clear detail, dynamics and tonality!
Remastered from the original master tape and cut at 45 rpm by Matthew Luthans at The Mastering Lab.
When RCA first captured Arthur Rubinstein with Fritz Reiner and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in 1954, the result was more than just another Brahms concerto — it became one of the defining statements of the Living Stereo era. Rubinstein's trademark elegance and poetic touch meet the fire and precision of Reiner's baton, while the Chicago Symphony delivers a performance of monumental power and clarity.
Rubinstein, already a towering figure among pianists, was known for his natural lyricism and refusal to overdramatize — a quality that perfectly suited Brahms' First Concerto. Against Reiner's taut, disciplined conducting and the CSO's burnished sonority, the music unfolds with both storm and serenity, revealing new depths with every listen