Robert Blocker, the pianist on this album, began studying piano at age five and has performed globally, including with the Beijing Symphony Orchestra and Houston Symphony.
Recording & Production
The Yale Philharmonia, conducted by William Boughton, is the largest ensemble at the Yale School of Music and has been described by The New York Times as 'sensational' and 'polished and dramatic'.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Mozart aimed for a "happy medium" in his piano concertos, making them brilliant and pleasing to both connoisseurs and less learned listeners.
Composition History
The Concerto for two pianos in E-flat Major, K 365, was likely written by Mozart for himself and his sister Anna, or 'Nanerl', to perform together.
Critical Reception
Mozart's piano concertos, with their beautiful melodies, colorful orchestrations, and virtuosic displays, have been admired by critics and performers since their first performances.
Compositional Technique
Mozart's piano concertos, including those on this album, often feature a unique sonata form with a double exposition, combining elements of baroque ritornello and da capo aria.
Performer Biography
Peter Frankl, another pianist on this album, has performed with many of the world's finest orchestras and conductors, and has appeared over twenty times at London's BBC Promenade Concerts.
