The definitive score of Grieg's Piano Concerto, published in 1907, closely resembles the version that Franz Liszt sight-read and approved in Rome in 1870.
Composition History
Franz Liszt, a renowned composer and pianist, praised Saint-Saëns's Piano Concerto No. 2 for its 'new and felicitous' form and its consideration of the pianist's virtuosity.
Critical Reception
At its 1868 premiere, Saint-Saëns's Piano Concerto No. 2 was not well-received, with critics finding the first part incoherent and the finale a failure, though the scherzo was liked.
Recording & Production
The recording for this album exclusively used Van den Hul 3T cables for microphones and speakers.
Performer Biography
Pianist Suzana Bartal won the prestigious New York Concert Artists Concerto Competition in 2013.
Composition History
Saint-Saëns composed his Piano Concerto No. 2 in G minor in just three weeks after a suggestion from virtuoso Anton Rubinstein.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in September 2024 at Congresshalle Saarbrücken, using Brüel & Kjær 4006 and Schoeps Digital converter microphones.
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