During his lifetime, Rosetti's music was popular and widely disseminated, with over half of his output published by renowned houses and praised by critics, including one who placed him on par with Haydn and Mozart.
Composer Biography
Antonio Rosetti, the composer, was born in 1750 in Leitmeritz, northern Bohemia, and was originally destined for the clergy before dedicating himself to music at age 19.
Composer Biography
Rosetti's career saw him serve Count Kraft Ernst zu Oettingen-Wallerstein, then later Duke Friedrich Franz I in Ludwigslust, where he received a significantly higher salary and benefits.
Composition History
Rosetti's Piano Concerto in B-flat major was a collaboration with his gifted pianist-friend Anna von Schaden, who may have contributed significantly to the challenging piano part.
Recording & Production
Johannes Moesus, the conductor, is the president of the International Rosetti Society and founded the 'Rosetti-Festtage im Ries' to promote the rediscovery of this composer's works.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Rosetti's music is characterized by forceful and vivacious melodies, often inspired by Bohemian folk music, and highly imaginative orchestration, especially for wind instruments.
Performer Biography
Nataša Veljkovi´c, the pianist on this recording, won the prestigious Prix Clara Haskil at age 17 and the first prize at the World Music Masters in Paris.
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