The Mozart concerto on this album is a live recording from January 15, 1986, with the Radio Symphony Orchestra Stuttgart under Spanish conductor García Navarro.
Performer Biography
Alicia de Larrocha was married to Spanish pianist and composer Juan Torra, who managed their children while she toured.
Critical Reception
Alicia de Larrocha faced prejudice in German-speaking regions, where her competence in 'Classical' and 'Romantic' repertoire was questioned due to her Spanish origin.
Performer Biography
Alicia de Larrocha, a Spanish pianist, began giving concerts in Spain as early as 1929 and toured abroad since 1947.
Recording & Production
The Beethoven concerto on this album was recorded in January 1977 with the Baden-Baden and Freiburg Symphony Orchestra of the SWR, conducted by Ernest Bour.
Performer Biography
Despite her small hands, Alicia de Larrocha successfully performed works with wide spans, such as Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 3.
Interpretation
The booklet suggests that Alicia de Larrocha's experience with the technically complex music of Isaac Albéniz, a Spanish composer, enriched her interpretation of Beethoven.
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