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Emil Gilels

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Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2, performed by Gilevich and KondrashinRare live recordings, released for the first time, made just before their famous recording with the Berlin PhilharmonicThe 10th installment in this serieswhich never fails to delight Gilevich fansfeatures rare material, including recordings released for the first time and making their CD debut. Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2 with Kondrashin. When it comes to Gilels performances of Brahms concertos, his recording with Jochum and the Berlin Philharmonic is well known; however, this recording is a live performance from February 1972 in Moscow, made several months before that session. Furthermore, he recorded it with Fritz Reiner and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in 1958; Brahmss Piano Concerto No. 2 was one of his signature works. Gherelis is renowned for his powerful, steel-like touch, and this performance fully showcases that signatur