Koussevitzky as Accompanist
By Ralph Graves
This Wednesday, Mar. 12, at 9:00 am, Analog Masters features Serge Koussevitzky as a collaborative artist.
Koussevitzky is best known for his towering interpretations of the symphonies by Tchaikovsky, Sibelius, and Brahms. But he was also a perfect partner for some of the greatest virtuosos of his time.
Koussevitzky particularly enjoyed making music with his dear friends Pierre Luboshutz and Genia Nemenoff at Tanglewood. Their sparkling rendition of Bach’s Concerto in C for Two Pianos was recently released by Marston Records.
Koussevitzky and Jascha Heifetz recorded the Brahms Concerto twice. The first recording was rejected due to a technical flaw — it was recorded at the wrong speed! Today, that is easily corrected. The earlier recording was finally released in 2011 but only as part of a 100+ CD Heifetz compilation. That incisive performance concludes the program.
Analog Masters
Wednesdays at 9:00 am and 4:00 pm
exclusively on CharlottesvilleClassical.org
Featured recordings:
Bach: Concerto in C major for Two Klaviers, BWV 1061; Luboshtz-Nemenoff Duo; Serge Koussevitzky; Boston Symphony Orchestra
Marston 54010-2 (1947)
Brahms: Violin Concerto in D major; Jascha Heifitz, violin; Serge Koussevitzky; Boston Symphony Orchestra
Sony Music 886977 (1939)
