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The Concerto

Leonard Slatkin and the 大象传媒 Philharmonic examine the history of the concerto, from its origins in the concerto grosso.

The history of the concerto is explored by Leonard Slatkin and the 大象传媒 Philharmonic, from its origins in the concerto grosso.

The programme also explores the various ways of beginning and ending a solo cadenza and ends with a classic recording of Mozart's Piano Concerto no. 23 in A played by Clifford Curzon and the LSO, conducted by Istvan Kertesz.

1 hour

Last on

Sat 4 Sep 1999 18:30

Music Played

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major K488

    Performers: Clifford Curzon (piano), London Symphony Orchestra, Istvan Kertesz (conductor)

    • Mozart: Piano Concertos 23,24.
    • Decca.

Broadcasts

  • Tue 29 Dec 1998 18:00
  • Sat 4 Sep 1999 18:30