Sebastian Knauer, Helmut Müller-Brühl, Kölner Kammerorchester - Haydn: Piano Concertos, Hob.Xviii: 3, 4, 9, 11 (2008)

Tracklist

01. Keyboard Concerto in F Major, Hob. XVIII:3: I. Allegro
02. Keyboard Concerto in F Major, Hob. XVIII:3: II. Largo cantabile
03. Keyboard Concerto in F Major, Hob. XVIII:3: III. Finale. Presto
04. Keyboard Concerto in D Major, Hob. XVIII:11: I. Vivace
05. Keyboard Concertino in C Major, Hob. XIV:11: II. Un poco adagio
06. Keyboard Concertino in C Major, Hob. XIV:11: III. Rondo all'ungarese: Allegro assai
07. Keyboard Concerto in G Major, Hob. XVIII:4: I. Allegro
08. Keyboard Concerto in G Major, Hob. XVIII:4: II. Adagio cantabile
09. Keyboard Concerto in G Major, Hob. XVIII:4: III. Rondo. Presto
10. Keyboard Concerto No. 9 in G Major, Hob. XVIII:9: I. Allegro
11. Keyboard Concerto No. 9 in G Major, Hob. XVIII:9: II. Adagio
12. Keyboard Concerto No. 9 in G Major, Hob. XVIII:9: III. Tempo di Meneutto

While, unlike Mozart, Haydn never made a living as a keyboard soloist, he nevertheless came nearest to Mozart in the best known of his keyboard concertos, No. 11 in D major. First performed in Paris in 1784 this is a work of the composer’s maturity, with strikingly dramatic contrasts, an expressive slow movement and an infectious Hungarian Rondo. Although slight by comparison, if not in craftsmanship, Concerto No. 3 is notable for its wistful slow movement and lively Finale, while Concerto No. 4, with its elaborate solo part, includes a dramatic and sombre Andante cantabile, and an exuberant Rondo.

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