| Naxos | Though the most famous German composer from the second half of the 19th century, Brahms had to earn most of his living as a concert pianist. He wrote two piano concertos, spending four years writing and constantly revising the First Piano Concerto. Eventually presenting it for performance in Hanover in 1858, it was at first well received, though it subsequently suffered a hostile critical reception in Leipzig. Maybe the youthful impetuosity of the opening movement did not fit the preconceived idea of a suitable first movement, though its content, shape and strength had been signalled by the last of Beethoven's Piano Concertos. In four movements the Adagio slow movement is a very loving portrait of Clara Schumann, with whom the young man was obviously infatuated. Clara was also the inspiration for her husband's Introduction and Concert Allegro, a work he composed for her birthday to display her brilliance as a pianist. |
| Disc No: 8.554088 | |
| Price: Sek. 74 | |
| Name: Brahms Pianoconcerto no. 1 | |
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| Order |
| Composer | Opus | Music | Key | Performer |
| Brahms, Johannes | Op.15 | Pianokonsert nr 1 | D minor | Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra - Antoni Wit Idil Biret, piano |
| Schumann, Robert | Op.134 | Introduktion & allegro | D minor |