Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performer: Jonathan Fournel
Orchestra: Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg
Conductor: Howard Griffiths
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Alpha
Catalogue: ALPHA1039
Release: 2024
Size: 901 MB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: yes
Piano Concerto No. 18 in B-Flat Major, KV 456 (Cadenzas by W. A. Mozart)
01. I. Allegro vivace
02. II. Andante un poco sostenuto
03. III. Allegro vivace
Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, KV 467 (Cadenzas by Dinu Lipatti)
04. I. Allegro maestoso
05. II. Andante
06. III. Allegro vivace assai
“Bravo Mozart!” exclaimed Emperor Joseph II as he stood up and tipped his hat at the end of the first performance ofPiano Concerto No. 18 KV 456, played by Mozart himself on 30 September 1784. Less than a year later, the composer pens his iconic 21st concerto, which is performed here by the Mozarteumorchester Salzburg conducted by Howard Griffiths, and pianist Jonathan Fournel. Winner of the prestigious Queen Elisabeth Competition in 2021, the French pianist has already made a Brahms recording for Alpha (ALPHA851). At the age of 30, he is developing a highly promising career, impressing audiences at every one of his concerts.