Brahms: Piano Concerto # 2 in Bb Major, Op. 83 [MELODIYA LP RECORD] by Brahms, Johannes - 1965

Moscow, Russia [USSR]: Melodiya Records, 1965. Assumed First Edition . Decorative Cloth. Near Fine/Very Good Plus. 12.25" x 12.25. [33CM 02673-4(a)] Igor Zhukov is one of the greatest pianists of Soviet-era Russia, and his interpretations are always highly individualistic. That is especially the case here in the Second Concerto of Johannes Brahms, in which he beautifully balances the Classical and Romantic elements, often in surprising ways, prompting the listener to remark, "Did you hear that?". The Moscow Radio large Symphony Orchestra is conducted by Gennady Rozhdestvensky CONDITION: A Near Fine ***AUTOGRAPHED by the artist*** LP Record [NOT a CD!] in a Very Good Plus jacket (thin card stock with minimal edge- and readily-erasable ring-wear). The LP - tested and cleaned before listing - plays beautifully, with occasional light surface noise (particularly considering that this is a Melodiya LP - notorious for their noisy surfaces). *** Note: A fresh anti-static record sleeve replaces the plain/blank original. Securely packed for prompt, ultra-safe shipping globally! [This recording is not available in CD format.]