Not the best SQ but absolutely masterful performances by Rudolph Serkin and Bernstein's NYPO: Sony 'Royal Edition' CD remixed/remasters of 1962/64 recordings of Beethoven Piano Concertos 3 & 5.
The Emperor is my favorite piano concerto, and I've heard quite a few recordings of this piece over the years, but Serkin's performance with the NYPO is my favorite. The No. 3 pairing here is also excellent. These remixed/remasters are a big step up over the originals and are quite listenable on my rig.
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