Piano Concertos

Album by Robert Schumann & Edvard Grieg & Camille Saint‐Saëns & Orchestra of Opera North & Howard Shelley

Robert Schumann's Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 54, completed in 1845, is his only piano concerto and a staple of the Romantic repertoire. The work is renowned for its lyrical melodies and intricate interplay between the soloist and orchestra, reflecting Schumann's innovative approach to the concerto form.
First released: 1st March 2009

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Piano Concerto in A minor, op. 54: I. Allegro affettuoso
    12:56
  2. 2.
    Piano Concerto in A minor, op. 54: II. Intermezzo. Andantino grazioso
    4:42
  3. 3.
    Piano Concerto in A minor, op. 54: III. Allegro vivace
    10:23
  4. 4.
    Piano Concerto in A minor, op. 16: I. Allegro molto moderato
    11:56
  5. 5.
    Piano Concerto in A minor, op. 16: II. Adagio
    6:24
  6. 6.
    Piano Concerto in A minor, op. 16: III. Allegro moderato molto e marcato
    10:11
  7. 7.
    Piano Concerto no. 2 in G minor, op. 22: I. Andante sostenuto
    9:59
  8. 8.
    Piano Concerto no. 2 in G minor, op. 22: II. Allegro scherzando
    5:48
  9. 9.
    Piano Concerto no. 2 in G minor, op. 22: III. Presto
    6:39

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