Title: C. Schumann & Grieg: Piano Concertos Artist: Philharmonia Orchestra Label: Signum Classics Product Type: COMPACT DISCS UPC: 635212079928 Genre: Classical Artists Release Date: 2024-08-30 Number of Discs: 1
Acclaimed Signum artist Alexandra Dariescu brings a new combination of concertos: Clara Schumann's Concerto in A minor Op. 7 coupled with Grieg's A minor concerto Op. 16. Alexandra Dariescu is a trailblazing pianist who demonstrates fearless curiosity and ground-breaking innovation. As part of her artistic journey, Dariescu has achieved gender equality in her concerto programming for three consecutive seasons, reviving and premiering important works by both male and female composers, championing inclusion and diversity. "I got to know Clara Schumann's Concerto and fell in love with this youthful piece, full of dreams, fiendish virtuosity and a testament to what an innovative performer and composer Clara was, even as a teenager. [Recording these works] It made me realise once again what a responsibility we all have to show both sides of history, to mirror our society in concert programmes and to shine a light on the often-overlooked brilliance of women composers" - Alexandra Dariescu.
Tracks: 1.1 Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 7~Allegro maestoso 1.2 Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 7~Romance: Andante non troppo con grazia 1.3 Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 7~Allegro non troppo 1.4 Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16~Allegro molto moderato 1.5 Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16~Adagio 1.6 Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16~Allegro moderato molto e marcato
