Louie Lortie plays Schuman & Chopin Piano Concertos
6/29/2010, 6 Tracks, 1:02:28
Featuring
Neeme Järvi
Louis Lortie
Philharmonia Orchestra
Robert Schumann
Frédéric Chopin
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Performer Biography
Louis Lortie, the pianist on this recording, is known for exploring a broad repertoire rather than specializing in one style, and has won several awards including the Ferruccio Busoni International Piano Competition.
Performer Biography
Neeme Järvi, the conductor, has an extensive discography of over 400 recordings and holds numerous prestigious conducting positions and honorary degrees worldwide.
Composition History
Chopin poured his feelings for the Polish singer Konstancja Gładkowska into his F minor Concerto, especially the central Larghetto, though she was unaware of his affection at the time.
Composition History
Schumann composed his Piano Concerto as a romantic gift for Clara Wieck, who later became his wife and premiered the work in 1846.
Critical Reception
Chopin's orchestration in his concertos initially provoked controversy, with Hector Berlioz calling it 'frigid and practically superfluous,' but it has since resisted 'improvement' attempts.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Both Robert Schumann and Fryderyk Chopin felt a strong need to break from musical tradition and academic norms in their piano concertos.
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