Shostakovich: Piano Co... - Giuseppe Andaloro,filippo Arlia,orchestra Sinfonica Abruzzese - Audio CD (Arrives in 50 days)

Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975) composed two piano concertos that stand as strikingly different yet complementary reflections of his evolving musical and emotional world. The Piano Concerto No.1 in C minor Op.35 (1933), written for piano, trumpet, and string orchestra, is a work of youthful brilliance and wit. Shostakovich himself was the soloist at its premiere, showcasing his virtuosity and sharp humor. The concerto brims with parody, irony, and stylistic playfulness -traits that would define much of his music. The first movement alternates between dramatic, driving passages and cheeky references to classical motifs. The second movement offers a surprisingly lyrical, melancholic interlude before the music veers back into high-spirited satire.

Label: Brilliant Classics | Origin: Holland