Prokofiev Violin Concerto No.1 – Oystrakh-Kondrashin, 1957 LP Rip


RTU RSFSR 618-57 – the record is similar to the TU-1kl of the early 1950s — all the music in the palm of your hand. The Oistrakh’s violin is crystal clear, rhythmically and dynamically adjusted, melodic. Kondrashin’s orchestra is also on its top.

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Prokofiev – f-ing concert No.3, Gilels – Kondrashin, 1953 LP Rip


The TU-1kl 33 album, Gilels sounds much more interesting than its later editions on Melody. The orchestra looks weaker in the background of the piano.

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