François Adrien Boieldieu: Piano Concerto in F Major, Martin Galling (piano)

François-Adrien BOIELDIEU - Piano Concerto in F Major, Martin Galling (piano), Innsbruck Symphony Orchestra, Robert Wagner (conductor) François-Adrien Boieldieu (16 December 1775 – 8 October 1834) was a French composer, mainly of operas, often called "the French Mozart". Although his reputation is largely based upon his operas, Boieldieu also composed other works. Among them was his Harp Concerto in C, written in 1800–1801 and one of the masterpieces of the harp repertory. “His Piano Concerto in F Major was composed when young. The work is bright, frothy and tuneful. A pastoral lyrical movement (Pastorale con variazioni) contrasts with the busy Allegro, which opens the work. A number of variations follow, first played solo and then accompanied by the orchestra. It is a well written work and shows considerable maturity for a young composer.” (Raymond Walker)