Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 15 (Live)

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While it’s possible to imagine glossier orchestral playing than that of the Klassische Philharmonie of Bonn, there’s a real sense of rapport between its conductor, Heribert Beissel, and the young... — BBC Music Magazine, January 2019, 3 out of 5 stars More…

Release Date: 9th Nov 2018
Catalogue No: PH18065
Label: Profil Medien
Length: 48 minutes

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Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor, Op. 15

Work length48:52

Album only

Ekaterina Litvintseva (piano)
Klassische Philharmonie Bonn
Heribert Beissel
Recorded: 29 November 2017

I. Maestoso (Live)

Track length22:31

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II. Adagio (Live)

Track length13:18

$3.00

$3.85

III. Rondo. Allegro non troppo (Live)

Track length13:03

$3.00

$3.85

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Rising pianist Ekaterina Litvintseva writes of this release in which she performs Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor Op. 15: “From a technical and musical perspective, it is one of the hardest concertos ever written! What clearly distinguishes it from other concertos is its symbiosis of orchestra and pianist. What I mean is that the orchestra and pianist are very closely interlinked so as to give the concerto a thoroughly symphonic complexion. It is known that Brahms originally conceived the work as a symphony. It stands to reason, therefore, that this work should sound symphonic. The task set before the pianist when tackling this work is a very tall order, namely the challenge of playing a 50-minute concerto and, throughout every minute, immersing oneself in the music without losing sight of the overall picture. A useful analogy might be to imagine a mountainous landscape and, whilst enjoying the harmony and unity of the mountains, also to observe their slightest elevations and hollows. I believe that nature abounds in this work, as if I were to breathe in the fresh mountain air, feel its vigor and visualize scenic colors. I have put so much time and energy into this concerto. By giving so many concerts, I was able to thoroughly immerse myself in the music and experiment with it 13 times. So I think I’m justified in saying that it has become my concerto.“

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January 2019

While it’s possible to imagine glossier orchestral playing than that of the Klassische Philharmonie of Bonn, there’s a real sense of rapport between its conductor, Heribert Beissel, and the young Russian pianist Ekaterina Litvintseva…Her playing has an expressive depth which makes you forget the music’s prodigious technical difficulties. In all, she’s a pianist to watch.

Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 15 (Live)

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