Bortkiewicz - Piano Concertos 2 & 3
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Label: Piano Classics
Cat No: PCL10146
Format: CD
Number of Discs: 1
Genre: Orchestral
Release Date: 16th March 2018
Contents
Works
Piano Concerto no.2, op.28 (for the left hand)Piano Concerto no.3 'Per Aspera ad Astra', op.32
Artists
Stefan Doniga (piano)Janacek Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductor
David PorcelijnWorks
Piano Concerto no.2, op.28 (for the left hand)Piano Concerto no.3 'Per Aspera ad Astra', op.32
Artists
Stefan Doniga (piano)Janacek Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductor
David PorcelijnAbout
This CD contains the Second and Third piano concertos. The Second Piano Concerto is for the left hand, written for pianist Paul Wittgenstein who lost his right arm in World War I. It was Wittgenstein’s favourite concerto of the many works he commissioned (among others by Ravel).
The Third Piano Concerto, written in 1926, is headed “Per aspera ad astra” (through hardship to the stars), which is presented in the gradual unfolding from a dark C minor to a high and luminous C major at the end of the work, including organ and bells, the affirmation of light conquering darkness.
Excellent performances by pianist Stefan Doniga and the Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by David Porcelijn.
“Stefan Doniga drives the music onward fearlessly and make the best possible case for both works” – Gramophone
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