Disc One.

Frederic Chopin: Piano Concerto No.2, Op.21

Johannes Brahms: Piano Concerto No.2, Op.83

Disc Two.

Frederic Chopin: Polonaise in A flat major, Op.53 ’Heroic’(encore)

Johannes Brahms: Piano Concerto No.2 (rehearsal sequence)

Artur Rubinstein (piano)

Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra, Witold Rowicki

This 2 disc set (at 2 for the price of one) is a testament to the artistry of Artur Rubinstein. This live recording of a concert given in Philharmonic Hall, Warsaw in 1960 relives a wonderful occasion where Rubinstein returned to his homeland and thrilled a capacity audience with playing of warmth and magic.

Witold Rowicki (already shown as a fine accompanist in the performance of the Schumann Piano Concerto with Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli on ALT 1007) ensures that the Warsaw Philharmonic is attentive and stylish.