Howard Griffiths: Piano Concertos No. 18 KV 456 & No. 21 KV 467 - COMPACT DISCS

Title: Piano Concertos No. 18 KV 456 & No. 21 KV 467
Artist: Howard Griffiths
Label: Alpha
Product Type: COMPACT DISCS
UPC: 3701624510391
Genre: Classical Artists
Release Date: 2024-02-23
Number of Discs: 1

Bravo Mozart! Exclaimed Emperor Joseph II as he stood up and tipped his hat at the end of the first performance of Piano Concerto No. 18 KV 456, played by Mozart himself on 30 September 1784. Less than a year later, the composer pens his iconic 21st concerto, which is performed here by the Mozarteumorchester Salzburg conducted by Howard Griffiths, and pianist Jonathan Fournel. Winner of the prestigious Queen Elisabeth Competition in 2021, the French pianist has already made a Brahms recording for Alpha (ALPHA851). At the age of 30, he is developing a highly promising career, impressing audiences at every one of his concerts.

Tracks:
1.1 Piano Concerto No. 18 in B Flat Major, KV 456~Allegro Vivace
1.2 Piano Concerto No. 18 in B Flat Major, KV 456~Andante un poco sostenuto
1.3 Piano Concerto No. 18 in B Flat Major, KV 456~Allegro vivace
1.4 Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, KV 467~Allegro maestoso
1.5 Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, KV 467~Andante
1.6 Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, KV 467~Allegro vivace assai