Brahms's piano concertos are described as 'alpine epics' due to their larger dimensions and ambitions compared to those by Mozart, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Schumann, and Dvořák.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Johannes Brahms was considered a conservative who championed traditional 'abstract' genres like symphony and concerto, in contrast to the New German School led by Wagner and Liszt.
Performer Biography
Cristian Măcelaru, the conductor, is the Chief Conductor of the WDR Sinfonieorchester and Musical Director of the Orchestre National de France.
Compositional Technique
The keyboard style in Brahms's piano concertos is grand and 'two-fisted,' almost orchestral in its own right.
Compositional Technique
In Brahms's piano concertos, the soloist is a constant participant in a dialogue, part of a symphonic unfolding, rather than always being the center of attention.
Performer Biography
Simon Trpčeski, the pianist on this album, was launched onto the international scene as a BBC New Generation Artist and has collaborated with over a hundred orchestras.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at the Kölner Philharmonie, Germany, in February and March 2023.
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