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This is yet another fine performance of the Beethoven to add to a longish list. Kogan plays the first movement particularly well. The tempo is on the slow side, about as slow as on the old Menuhin/ Furtwangler disc, and there is considerable breadth in the playing. At the G minor section in the...

This is a fine performance of the Concerto, without a doubt. Annie Fischer plays the first movement with a wide range of mood and expression; here she gives us the most beautiful espressivo, there she storms the music as it should be stormed (and Fricsay matches her moods as a true partner)....

I have later on been rather uncomplimentary about one of H.M.V.'s "bargain" records, so it is the more pleasant to be able to say that this is of a considerably higher standard. Fair's fair and this is good value at the money. It starts with the great advantage of the Berlin Philharmonic...

BRAHMS. Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat major, Op. 83. GyOrgy Sandor (piano), South West German Radio Orchestra, Baden-Baden conducted by Rolf Reinhardt. Vox QGBY10990 (12 in., 18s. 10-i-d. plus 6s. P.T.) 0 STGBY510990 (12 in., 20s. 9d. plus 6s. 9d. P.T.).