Piano Quintet in F minor, Op. 34

Johannes Brahms

Piano, String Quartet

Victor Aller / Hollywood Quartet

1954 Mono recording.

Gil's top choice. A vintage choice, but 'it's so good.' They really dig into this music and have a vintage romantic vibe. They play with wonderful expressivity, drama, and sensitivity.

Rudolf Serkin / Budapest Quartet

1963

A very assertive, dramatic version. Wonderfully played, wonderfully recorded. Could also be a reference version.

Maurizio Pollini / Quartetto Italiano

1979

A really dramatic, assertive version. Beautifully played and wonderfully recorded; really brings home the drama of the work.

Arthur Rubinstein / Guarneri Quartet

1966

This version has more of a sense of nobility and aristocratic beauty. A very famous version for good reason.