Beethoven, Grieg - Famous Piano Concerti / Palette Audio CD / PAL092UPC 8712155037436Product DetailsLabel:Palette PAL092Format:CD, AlbumCountry:EuropeGenre:ClassicalStyle:ClassicalOverviewBeethoven, Grieg Famous Piano Concertibrings together two of the most iconic piano concertos in the classical repertoire. FeaturingPeter SchmalfussandMarian Lapsanskyon piano, with theRadio Symphony Orchestra Pilsenand theSlovakian National Philharmonic Orchestraunder the baton ofJiri MalatandBystrik Rezucha, this album offers stellar performances of BeethovensPiano Concerto No. 2and GriegsPiano Concerto in A minor.BeethovensPiano Concerto No. 2 in B major, Op. 19is an early masterpiece that features brilliant virtuosity and lyrical beauty. Paired with GriegsPiano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16, a passionate and sweeping work filled with Nordic charm and melodic richness, this album is a perfect display of the contrasting styles of these two Romantic giants.Track ListingLUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN (1770-1827)Piano Concerto No. 2 in B major, Op. 19Allegro con brio 13:49Adagio 9:02Rondo - Molto allegro 6:24EDVARD GRIEG (1843-1907)Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in A minor, Op. 16Allegro molto moderato 13:05Adagio 6:05Allegro moderato e marcato - Quasi presto - Andante maestoso 10:20Key CreditsPiano:Peter Schmalfuss (1-3)Piano:Marian Lapsansky (4-6)Conductor:Jiri Malat (1-3)Conductor:Bystrik Rezucha (4-6)Orchestra:Radio Symphony Orchestra Pilsen (1-3)Orchestra:Slovakian National Philharmonic Orchestra (4-6)