Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed numerous concertos, many of which are lively and pleasing to the ear, even when performed by an eight-year-old. During his teenage years, Mozart was heavily influenced by the music of Johann Christian Bach, which he skillfully reinterpreted to develop his own style. In addition to their mutual love for music, JC Bach and Mozart shared a passion for intricate keyboard games. This week features five episodes of exceptional piano performances, with Murray Perahia conducting while soloing Mozart’s early concertos. It also includes performances by Alfred Brendel, Maria João Pires, Rudolf Serkin, and Mitsuko Uchida.
Mozart Piano Concertos
A Grand Piano on Stage with a gold backdrop
Playlist
Episode 1
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus: Piano Concerto No. 1 in D Major, I
English Chamber Orchestra/Perahia, Perahia, piano
Mozart: Piano Concerto Nos. 1-4
CBS 39225
5:22
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus: Piano Concerto No. 1 in D Major, III
English Chamber Orchestra/Perahia, Perahia, piano
Mozart: Piano Concerto Nos. 1-4
CBS 39225
3:58
Schröter, Johann: Piano Concerto Op. 3, No. 3, III
English Chamber Orchestra/Perahia, Perahia, piano
Mozart: Piano Concerto Nos. 1-4
CBS 39225
3:56
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus: Piano Concerto in D Major, K. 175, I
Academy of St. Martin in the Fields/Marriner; Brendel, piano
Piano Concertos
Phil 422507
7:59
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus: Piano Concerto in D Major, K. 175, III
Academy of St. Martin in the Fields/ Marriner; Brendel, piano
Piano Concertos
Phil 422507
5:08
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus: Piano Concerto No. 9 in E-Flat Major, “Jeune Homme”, I, III
Academy of Ancient Music/ Hogwood; R. Levin, forte piano
Piano Concertos K271 & K414
Oiseau 443328
20:26
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus: Piano Concerto No. 9 in E-Flat Major, “Jeune Homme”, I, III
Academy of Ancient Music/ Hogwood; R. Levin, forte piano
Piano Concertos K271 & K414
Oiseau 443328
0:47
Episode 2
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus: Wind Serenade K. 361, Adagio
Orpheus Ensemble
The Wind Concertos – Serenades – Divertimenti
DG 471435
5:28
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus: Piano Concerto in B-Flat Major, K. 450, I
Academy of St. Martin in the Fields/Marriner; Brendel, piano
Mozart The Piano Concertos
Phi 412856-2 (10)
11:00
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus: Piano Concerto in G Major, K. 453
Chamber Orchestra of Europe/ Abbado; M. João Pires, piano
Mozart The Piano Concertos
Phi 412856-2 (10)
29:13
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus: The Magic Flute (excerpt)
Scottish Chamber Orchestra/Mackerras Thomas Allen, Papageno
Die Zauberflote, K. 620
Telarc 80727
2:33
Episode 3
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus: Don Giovanni, overture
Chamber Orchestra of Europe/ Abbado
Mozart: Don Giovanni
DG 457601
5:54
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus: Piano Concerto in D minor, K. 466
Columbia Symphony/ Szell; R. Serkin, piano
Piano Concertos Nos. 19 & 20
CBS MYK-37236
31:26
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus: Piano Concerto in C Major, K. 467 , II
Cleveland Orch./Szell; R. Casadesus piano
Piano Concerto No. 21 ‘Elvira Madigan’ / Piano Concerto No. 24
CBS MYK-38523
7:46
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus: Piano Concerto in C Major, K. 467 Rondo (excerpt)
Cleveland Orch./Szell; R. Casadesus piano
Piano Concerto No. 21 ‘Elvira Madigan’ / Piano Concerto No. 24
CBS MYK-38523
2:51
Episode 4
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus: Piano Concerto in E-Flat Major, K. 482, I. (excerpts)
English Chamber Orch./ M. Perahia, piano
Piano Concertos Nos. 22 & 24
CBS MK-42242
3:14
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus: Piano Concerto in E-Flat Major, K. 482, II. (excerpts)
English Chamber Orch./ M. Perahia, piano
Piano Concertos Nos. 22 & 24
CBS MK-42242
22:35
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus: Piano Concerto in A Major, No. 23, K. 488
La Scala/Giulini Horowitz, piano
Piano Concerto No. 23 K. 488 • Piano Sonata K. 333
DG 423287-2
23:44
Episode 5
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus: Piano Concerto No. 24 in C minor, K. 491, I
Cleveland Orch./ Szell; R. Casadesus piano
Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 21 & 24 – Casadesus, Szell
CBS 38523
12:57
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus: Piano Concerto No. 25 in C Major, K. 503, I
Orpheus Chamber Ensemble; Goode, piano
Piano Concertos No. 25 & 9
None 79454
14:39
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus: Piano Concerto No. 26, K 537,Coronation, II
English Chamber Orchestra/Davis; de Larrocha, piano
Piano Concertos No. 22 & No. 26 “Coronation” “Krönungskonzert”
RCA 61698
12:57
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus: Piano Concerto No. 27 in B-Flat Major, K. 595, I
English Chamber Orchestra/Uchida; Uchida, piano
Piano Concertos Nos. 26 & 27
Phil 420951
14:11
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus: Piano Concerto No. 27 in B-Flat Major, K. 595, III. Allegro (excerpt)
English Chamber Orchestra/Uchida; Uchida, piano
Piano Concertos Nos. 26 & 27
Phil 420951
1:29
