Konzert Für Klavier Und Orchester Nr. 1 E-moll Op. 11 / Konzert Für Klavier Und Orchester Nr. 1 Es-dur

This 1968 release by PGP RTB captures the legendary performance of Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 1 and Liszt's Piano Concerto No. 1, featuring the then-rising star Martha Argerich accompanied by Claudio Abbado and the London Symphony Orchestra. The recording originated from the sessions that helped catapult Argerich to international prominence following her victory at the VII International Chopin Piano Competition in 1965, capturing her signature fire and technical precision at a pivotal stage in her development.

The album was pressed by PGP RTB, the state-owned Yugoslavian record label, which often licensed prestigious Deutsche Grammophon recordings for distribution within its region. The design reflects the mid-century aesthetic of Eastern European label releases, focusing on clear, functional typography and straightforward portraits of the performers, adhering to the high production standards expected of the era’s classical catalog.