Reiner, Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Brahms: Concerto No. 2

On October 4, 1955, Soviet pianist Emil Giels made his U.S. debut playing Tchaikovsky's B flat minor Piano Concerto at Carnegie Hall. The concert with the Philadelphia Orchestra was a major success for the stocky, red haired virtuoso. When Gilels returned to the United States in 1958 he made his U.S. recording debut with the other great B flat concerto, Brahms' 2^nd. He was helped by the esteemed Fritz Reiner and the Chicago Symphony. Few recordings capture the full majesty of this pinnacle of concertos and even fewer are performed with the power and inspiration found on this landmark Living Stereo recording. Although monaural copies of this record sold very well, original stereo pressings are scarce. Many "Shaded Dog" collectors are still searching for a clean copy of LSC 2219. Cisco's new 180-gram reissue is offered at a price that every collector can afford, and the sound is light years ahead of the original pressing!