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The Concerto

Leonard Slatkin and the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ 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 ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ 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