At almost thirty years old in Vienna, Mozart was more renowned as a pianist than as a composer.
Composition History
Mozart wrote Piano Concerto No. 17 in G Major, K. 453, for his piano pupil, Barbara Ployer, the daughter of the bishop's agent in Salzburg.
Composition History
Between 1784 and 1786, Mozart composed an impressive twelve piano concertos.
Performer Biography
Levan Chilingirian, the violinist and musical director for Camerata Nordica, formed The Chilingirian Quartet in 1971, which became a celebrated international string quartet.
Performer Biography
Per Tengstrand, the Swedish pianist on this recording, made his public debut at the age of seven in 1975.
Performer Biography
Camerata Nordica, one of Sweden's leading chamber orchestras, performs as a 'camerata'—an orchestra without a conductor—creating artistic unity collectively.
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