Haydn, J.: Piano Concertos in D Major / F Major / D Major / G Major
1/1/2006, 12 Tracks, 1:15:54
Featuring
Lars Ulrik Mortensen
Ronald Brautigam
Concerto Copenhagen
Joseph Haydn
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Performer Biography
Concerto Copenhagen, also known as CoCo, is Scandinavia's leading ensemble for historical performance practice.
Performer Biography
Ronald Brautigam, the pianist on this recording, was born in Amsterdam in 1954 and studied at the Sweelinck Conservatory.
Performer Biography
Lars Ulrik Mortensen, the artistic director of Concerto Copenhagen, was awarded the international Cannes Classic Award in 2001 as best soloist in the repertoire between 1600 and 1800.
Composition History
Of the 21 keyboard concertos by Joseph Haydn, none survive in original manuscript, and the authenticity of six is uncertain.
Performer Biography
Ronald Brautigam is known as a leading fortepianist, with a particular interest in Mozart's works for this instrument.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Unlike Mozart, who wrote concertos for his own use, Haydn did not seem to intend to play his own concertos.
Performer Biography
Ronald Brautigam received the Netherlands Music Prize in 1984.
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