Tchaikovsky – Piano Concerto No. 1

This is the landmark 1958 RCA Victor Red Seal recording that made Van Cliburn a household name in America. Following his victory at the inaugural International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow—at the height of the Cold War—this recording became a bestseller and cultural phenomenon.

Cliburn’s emotionally charged yet technically masterful performance is paired with the dynamic Kiril Kondrashin conducting. The cover features an iconic photo of Cliburn at the piano in deep concentration, underscoring the passion of the recording.