Rubinstein – Brahms, Piano Concerto No.1 – I Maestoso (2/3) – Director: Bernard Haitink.
Johannes Brahms’s Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor (Op. 15) is one of his most famous and challenging compositions. It was first performed on January 22, 1859, when Brahms was 25 years old. The initial reception was mixed, with some critics labeling it as unorthodox and horrid. Despite the criticism, the concerto has become a staple in pianists’ repertoire worldwide.
Concertgebouworkest Amsterdam.