Mozart: Piano Concertos Nos. 18 KV 456 & 21 KV 467

 
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Mozart: Piano Concertos Nos. 18 KV 456 & 21 KV 467
Howard Griffiths; Mozarteumorchester Salzburg; Jonathan Fournel

[ Alpha Classics / CD ]

Release Date: Friday 23 February 2024

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"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.

This is another strong instalment in a consistently intriguing series, and a K467, especially, that is well worth hearing.
- Gramophone

this pairing of two of Mozart's most winning piano concertos has real pedigree. The orchestral strings are warm, yet fastidiously vibrato free, against which Fournel's keyboard is precise and muscular. Speeds are driven in a vibrant and cheerful recording.
- BBC Music Magazine

Tracks:

Piano Concerto No. 18 in B flat major, K456

Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major, K467 'Elvira Madigan'