Philharmonia Orchestra
Mozart Piano Concerto no. 9 (Jeunehomme)
Dvořák Symphony no. 8
Sir Charles Mackerras conductor
After Haydn’s final symphony, the orchestra is joined by Alfred Brendel in what will be his final concert in this country. He has chosen to play the concerto which is arguably Mozart’s first masterpiece written in any genre. The piano is involved right from the start, answering the orchestra’s opening phrase, and the first movement is of an unprecedented richness and complexity. The dramatic slow movement is like an operatic aria with the piano as eloquent soloist, while the bold and exuberant finale bubbles with high spirits yet finds time to incorporate a contrasting minuet at its centre. Dvorák’s Eighth Symphony is a predominantly lyrical and genial work which shows all its composer’s considerable melodic powers and his love of the Czech countryside.
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