Brahms signed a declaration in 1859 reacting against the growing influence of 'novelty and modernism' in German music, advocating for the teachings of Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven.
Compositional Technique
Both Brahms piano concertos were first performed by the composer himself, highlighting their deep musical inspiration and technical difficulties.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Brahms' two piano concertos, No. 1 in D minor and No. 2 in B flat, define his musical and aesthetic journey.
Critical Reception
Brahms' First Piano Concerto received mixed reviews at its 1859 premiere in Hanover and was even booed at a subsequent performance in Leipzig.
Performer Biography
Vincenzo Maltempo, the pianist on this album, is considered one of the most authoritative interpreters of Charles Valentin Alkan's works, having recorded his most important pieces.
Composer Biography
Brahms' First Piano Concerto was originally conceived as a four-part symphony, showing his ambition to continue the German symphonic heritage of Schumann and Mendelssohn.
Composer Biography
The initial lack of success for his First Piano Concerto and other early works contributed to Brahms' decision to live as a bachelor, even after he became rich and famous.
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