Piano Concerto

The Piano Concerto, which really got going in the 18th century thanks to some very ambitious composers in Europe, is essentially a showdown between a piano soloist and a whole orchestra, like a musical High Noon in a concert hall. It boasts dazzling runs and emotional outpourings, a bit like your mate trying to impress at karaoke but with an actual point. Many have suggested that these concertos are the perfect blend of rebellion and refinement, proving that the piano is not just for tinkling the odd tune in a corner but for creating grand spectacles that could make even the stiffest duke tap his foot.