Benedict & Macfarren: Piano Concertos (Hyperion Romantic Piano Concerto 48)
1/12/2024, 7 Tracks, 1:11:10
Featuring
Howard Shelley
Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra
Julius Benedict
Walter Macfarren
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Performer Biography
Howard Shelley has a long association with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, with whom he has recorded several discs for Hyperion.
Composer Biography
Julius Benedict, a German composer featured on this album, settled in London in 1835, following a career path similar to Handel's.
Performer Biography
Howard Shelley, the pianist and conductor on this album, has had a distinguished career since his London debut in 1971 and often performs in the combined role of conductor and soloist.
Album & Artwork
This album is part of "The Romantic Piano Concerto" series, which features recordings by Howard Shelley and the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra.
Composition History
Walter Macfarren's Concertstück, also featured on this album, is a first recording.
Recording & Production
The album was recorded in Federation Concert Hall, Hobart, Tasmania, from April 1-4, 2008.
Composition History
The two piano concertos by Julius Benedict on this album, Op. 45 and Op. 89, are first recordings.
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