Mozart - Piano Concertos 9 Jeunehomme,15,16,1,2,3,4,5,6,8 (Century's recording : Lili Kraus / Simon)

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) - Piano Concertos No.9,15,16,1,2,3,4,5,6,8 A very big « THANKS » to Sony Music who authorized us to release this video. Piano Concerto #9 in E-flat major ‘’Jeunehomme'', K.271_ I.Allegro (00:00) Piano Concerto #9 in E-flat major ‘’Jeunehomme'', K.271_ II.Andantino (09:51) Piano Concerto #9 in E-flat major ‘’Jeunehomme'', K.271_ III.Rondeau. Presto (19:12) Piano Concerto #15 in B-flat major, K.450_ I.Allegro (29:30) Piano Concerto #15 in B-flat major, K.450_ II.Andante (40:11) Piano Concerto #15 in B-flat major, K.450_ III.Allegro (45:25) Piano Concerto #16 in D major, K.451_ I.Allegro assai (53:23) Piano Concerto #16 in D major, K.451_ II.Andante (1:03:53) Piano Concerto #16 in D major, K.451_ III.Allegro di molto (1:10:12) Piano Concerto #1 in F major, K.37_ I.Allegro (1:16:59) Piano Concerto #1 in F major, K.37_ II.Andante (1:22:30) Piano Concerto #1 in F major, K.37_ I.Allegro (1:27:39) Piano Concerto #2 in B-flat major, K.39_ I.Allegro spiritoso (1:35:07) Piano Concerto #2 in B-flat major, K.39_ II.Andante (1:40:52) Piano Concerto #2 in B-flat major, K.39_ III.Molto allegro (1:45:28) Piano Concerto #3 in D major, K.40_ I.Allegro (1:49:13) Piano Concerto #3 in D major, K.40_ II.Andante (1:54:32) Piano Concerto #3 in D major, K.40_ III.Presto (not available) Piano Concerto #4 in G major, K.41_ I.Allegro (2:02:38) Piano Concerto #4 in G major, K.41_ II.Andante (2:08:14) Piano Concerto #4 in G major, K.41_ III.Molto allegro (2:12:14) Piano Concerto #5 in D major, K.175_ I.Allegro (2:16:18) Piano Concerto #5 in D major, K.175_ II.Andante ma un poco adagio (2:24:09) Piano Concerto #5 in D major, K.175_ III.Allegro (2:32:40) Piano Concerto #6 in B-flat major, K.238_ I.Allegro aperto (2:37:37) Piano Concerto #6 in B-flat major, K.238_ II.Andante un poco adagio (2:44:59) Piano Concerto #6 in B-flat major, K.238_ III.Rondeau. Allegro (2:51:00) Piano Concerto #8 in C major, K.246_ I.Allegro aperto (2:58:39) Piano Concerto #8 in C major, K.246_ II.Andante (3:05:24) Piano Concerto #8 in C major, K.246_ III.Rondeau. Tempo di Menuetto (3:12:17) Piano : Lili Kraus Vienna Festival Orchestra Direction : Stephen Simon Stréréo recording in 1965-66 New Mastering in 2017 by AB for CMRR Label : Sony During his brief life Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart produced a staggering number of compositions that touched upon numerous genre. Yet, if one were to ask where his most innovative contributions lie, it would arguably be within the realm of the classical piano concerto. The challenge for the late 18th-century composers was that of reconciling the Baroque concerto form’s strongest features (distinct timbral contrats between a solo instrumentalist and an orchestra, plus brillant solo writing) with the new style of sonata-allegro. An accomplished virtuoso himself, Mozart elevated the piano soloist’s function to new levels of expression, technique, and dramatic momentum. Consequently, the piano and orchestra were not merely equal partners, but distinct characters in their own right. Mozart’s concertos, however, were far from concert hall staples in the early 20th century. Yet the tide began to turn. A new generation of classically oriented keyboard luminaries, whose ranks included Wanda Landowska, Walter Gieseking, Edwin Fischer and Arthur Schnabel, helped further the cause, as did Lili Kraus. Kraus likened her affinity with Mozart to a mission : ''When I began to explore Mozart, I discovered the infinite beauty of that music, and somehow it is given to me to give life to that beauty. I find it my God-given duty, privilege, and if you like, cross, to consecrate my life to this music.'' Certain pianists and composers become inextricably linked in the eyes of the public. Mention Glenn Gould, for instance, and Bach’s Goldberg Variations come to mind. Artur Schnabel and Beethoven were virtually synonymous; so were Walter Gieseking and Debussy, Arthur Rubinstein and Chopin, Alicia de Larrocha and the Spanish Impressionists. When it came to Mozart’s piano music, several generations of listeners and collector considered Lili Kraus’s interpretations to be the last word… From the synopsis by Jed Distler Mozart - Piano Concertos No.11,12,13,14,17,18,19 (recording of the Century : Lili Kraus/Simon) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZntL9Y7vcDM&index=2&list=PL3UZpQL9LIxMe6H3Sfn2lvPVFzrvhhPO7 Mozart - Piano Concertos No.20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27 (recording of the Century : Lili Kraus/Simon) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvRhkZLM__E&t=25s&list=PL3UZpQL9LIxMe6H3Sfn2lvPVFzrvhhPO7&index=1 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart PLAYLIST (reference recordings) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3UZpQL9LIxMe6H3Sfn2lvPVFzrvhhPO7 Click to buy the complete edition : https://www.amazon.com/Kraus-Plays-Mozart-Piano-Concertos/dp/B01HSI7QDA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1501249717&sr=8-1&keywords%20=%20+%20lili%20kraus