① Mozart: Piano Quartet No. 1 in G minor, K. 478 ② Schumann: Piano Quintet in E-flat major, Op. 44 Leonard Bernstein (piano) Juilliard String Quartet Recorded: April 4, 1965 ①, April 28, 1965 ②, New York, 30th Street Studio ADD / Stereo As a composer, conductor, and pianist, Bernstein was a musician who wore not just two, but "three pairs of shoes" throughout his life. As a pianist, he left behind famous recordings of "Rhapsody in Blue" and Mozart's and other piano concertos, but surprisingly, his only recording of chamber music is this Schumann & Mozart. The Schumann, where you can hear the lively exchange with the Juilliard String Quartet, which was said to be the best in the world at the time, and the Mozart, where you can imagine the enjoyable collaboration, are both masterpieces. "In the collaboration between Bernstein and the Juilliard Quartet, one might expect Bernstein's piano to resonate more actively and lead the ensemble, but the presence of both is equal, and in a sense, they form a proper ensemble. Rather, it feels like Bernstein is assisting the Juilliard Quartet, which has a certain dignity. The performance is not as passionate as Bernstein on the podium, which is more fitting for this Schumann. This tendency in the performance is the same for Mozart. I think it's a good performance with Mozart's elegance. This is Bernstein's only chamber music recording, and for the Juilliard Quartet, these two pieces are also their only recordings." Early domestic pressing [Rare disc] No obi 9 Slight scratches on the disc surface, but no playback problems *We will discount for bulk purchases (please comment in advance) 2 items purchased → 150 yen off, 3 items purchased → 300 yen off 4 items purchased → 450 yen off, 10 or more items → 150 yen off all items