Johannes Brahms, Emil Gilels, Berliner Philharmoniker, Eugen Jochum – Die Klavierkonzerte • The Piano Concertos • Les Concertos Pour Piano (VG+/VG+) – 2xLP, DE 1972

Die Klavierkonzerte • The Piano Concertos • Les Concertos Pour Piano is an LP by Berliner Philharmoniker, Eugen Jochum, Emil Gilels, Johannes Brahms from 1972 released on the Deutsche Grammophon label.

About this album

A commanding reading of Brahms’ two piano concertos, this set unites Emil Gilels, Eugen Jochum and the Berliner Philharmoniker in performances prized for their authority and scale. The First Concerto’s dramatic sweep and the Second’s expansive, inwardly lyrical character are shaped with the long view of a symphonic work rather than mere solo display. Gilels brings granite strength, precision and tonal richness, while Jochum draws disciplined, warm-blooded playing from the orchestra. For listeners seeking a major statement in the Romantic concerto repertoire, it remains one of the most admired Brahms interpretations of the stereo era.