Chopin / Weder / Berliner Camerata- Chopin: Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 2 (CD)
The piano concertos of Frédéric Chopin are amongst the greatest and best-known orchestral works of the 19th century. It is thus no wonder that every pianist would like to play them and, of course, record them as well. Joseph-Maurice Weder, winner of the SWISS AMBASSADOR'S AWARD 2013 in London, has achieved this in the unusual ensemble of the piano sextet. Chopin Concertos with Joseph-Maurice Weder and the Berlin Camerata. During the 19th century, the practice of transcribing orchestral works for smaller ensembles was widespread- in the age prior to recordings, this was an indispensible way of helping compositions achieve their breakthrough with the public.
Tracklist:
- Piano Concerto No. 1 In E Minor, Op. 11 (Arr. For Piano & String Quintet): I. Allegro Maestoso
- Piano Concerto No. 1 In E Minor, Op. 11 (Arr. For Piano & String Quintet): II. Romance. Larghetto
- Piano Concerto No. 1 In E Minor, Op. 11 (Arr. For Piano & String Quintet): III. Rondo. Vivace
- Piano Concerto No. 2 In F Minor, Op. 21 (Arr. For Piano & String Quintet): I. Maestoso
- Piano Concerto No. 2 In F Minor, Op. 21 (Arr. For Piano & String Quintet): II. Larghetto
- Piano Concerto No. 2 In F Minor, Op. 21 (Arr. For Piano & String Quintet): III. Allegro Vivace
The piano concertos of Frédéric Chopin are amongst the greatest and best-known orchestral works of the 19th century. It is thus no wonder that every pianist would like to play them and, of course, record them as well. Joseph-Maurice Weder, winner of the SWISS AMBASSADOR'S AWARD 2013 in London, has achieved this in the unusual ensemble of the piano sextet. Chopin Concertos with Joseph-Maurice Weder and the Berlin Camerata. During the 19th century, the practice of transcribing orchestral works for smaller ensembles was widespread- in the age prior to recordings, this was an indispensible way of helping compositions achieve their breakthrough with the public.
Tracklist:
- Piano Concerto No. 1 In E Minor, Op. 11 (Arr. For Piano & String Quintet): I. Allegro Maestoso
- Piano Concerto No. 1 In E Minor, Op. 11 (Arr. For Piano & String Quintet): II. Romance. Larghetto
- Piano Concerto No. 1 In E Minor, Op. 11 (Arr. For Piano & String Quintet): III. Rondo. Vivace
- Piano Concerto No. 2 In F Minor, Op. 21 (Arr. For Piano & String Quintet): I. Maestoso
- Piano Concerto No. 2 In F Minor, Op. 21 (Arr. For Piano & String Quintet): II. Larghetto
- Piano Concerto No. 2 In F Minor, Op. 21 (Arr. For Piano & String Quintet): III. Allegro Vivace