Wilhelm Backhaus was a twentieth century virtuoso who had the distinction of making the first ever recording of a piano concerto (an abridged version of the Grieg in 1909). However, it was for his interpretations of the works of Beethoven, Brahms and Chopin that he became best known, combining impeccable technical brilliance with romantic ardour. The many varied selections on this disc were recorded during concert tours that Backhaus made in Britain during the 1930s.