TCHAIKOVSKY: Piano Concerto No. 1, Op. 23 - RUBINSTEIN

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3. Allegro con fuoco (B flat minor → B flat major)

The Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Op. 23, was composed in November 1874 - February 1875 at the instigation of piano virtuoso Nikolai Rubinstein, director of the Moscow Conservatory. It was revised in the summer of 1879 and again in December 1888. The concerto is the most famous of the three piano concertos written by Tchaikovsky.

The concerto follows the traditional form of three movements:

1. Allegro non troppo e molto maestoso - Allegro con spirito (B flat minor)
2. Andantino simplice - Prestissimo (D flat major)
3. Allegro con fuoco (B flat minor → B flat major)

The concerto is famous for the dramatic tension between soloist and orchestra. It is markedly symphonic in character and differs considerably from the more musically conservative and outwardly virtuoso type of concerto that was then widely popular in Russia, however, the technical demand placed upon the pianist remains considerable.

Performed by: Artur Rubinstein

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  • Yes :)

    Yes :)

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    The photos - are they made with Photoshop?

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    This is brilliant.

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    but a crap father according to his daughter

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  • Wow, wow, wow!!!I ...

    Wow, wow, wow!!!I watched Cliburn's playing of this, then Horowitz, and then this. Rubinstein completely takes over! Just swept me away! Just absolutely amazing and satisfying to hear him! Best of the best of the best!!!

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    Brought tears to my eyes, I kid you not. Amazing.

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    I was also blessed to have seen him in person, and he gave us 3, yes, 3 encores. Today a pianist rarely gives an encore. Not only the greatest pianist, but what a wonderful man. This is so great.

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  • My favorite ...

    My favorite composer , pianist and piano concert , just amazing !

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  • I saw Rubinstein in ...

    I saw Rubinstein in person in the 60's and the crowd, including me, was mesmerized! I still am....BRAVO!

    Thank you so much!

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    Rubinstein è stato grande e la sua arte ancora oggi incanta!

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    Thank you ..

    Excellent Peformance

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  • This performance of ...

    This performance of final movement has the "Van Cliburn" lyricism and articulation, too often lacking in most performances.

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    Rubinstein did one of the greatest performances of this warhorse.

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