Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 today holds a dual role in the
orchestral lexicon: it tests the mettle of every soloist while
reasserting its place among the best-loved works in the repertoire.
Hear the concerto played by one of music’s most all-around pianists:
Gabriela Montero. Bringing a combination of visionary interpretations,
prodigious technique, and an uncanny gift for improvisation (often
based on audience suggestions), Montero injects her larger-than-life
personality into this Tchaikovsky thrill ride. Edward Gardner, Chief
Conductor of the Bergen Philharmonic, leads the Orchestra in
Bartók’s boisterous Dance Suite (which was inspired by Hungarian
folksong), and in Prokofiev’s gorgeous and lyrical Scenes from Romeo
and Juliet.
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