Many of Dino Ciani's recordings are 'live' recordings made by friends and admirers during his concerts, often circumventing recording bans.
Recording & Production
This album features live recordings of two popular Mozart concertos, made in 1971 and 1973 with the Orchestra dei Pomeriggi Musicali di Milano and conductor Gianandrea Gavazzeni.
Performer Biography
Dino Ciani, the pianist on this recording, died in a road accident in March 1974 at the age of 32, just as his career was ascending.
Performer Biography
Pianist Dino Ciani won the Beethoven competition in Vienna in May 1961 and was runner-up in the Liszt-Bartok competition in Budapest a few months later.
Interpretation
Dino Ciani's interpretation of Mozart challenges the then-prevalent 'galant' and 'rococo' style, presenting an unpredictable, exuberant, and brilliant Mozart.
Performer Biography
Alfred Cortot, a renowned French pianist and teacher, considered Dino Ciani one of the most remarkable examples of rare talent.
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