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Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No 1 Op. 23 performed by Lukáš Vondráček

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Experience the grandeur and drama of Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1, a piece initially dismissed but now beloved worldwide. Tchaikovsky previewed it with noted pianist Nikolai Rubinstein who dismissed it as ‘worthless’ and ‘unplayable’. How wrong he was! Featuring a powerful opening motif and intricate piano passages, this concerto showcases Tchaikovsky's mastery. From soaring strings to intimate chamber-like moments, it's a journey through musical brilliance, culminating in a triumphant finale that will leave you spellbound.

Performed live as part of TSO's 75th Anniversary Gala Concert on 25 March 2023 at Federation Concert Hall, nipaluna / Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

PROGRAM
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Piano Concerto No 1 in B-flat minor, Op 23

Conductor: Eivind Aadland
Piano: Lukáš Vondráček
Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra
Musicians from the Australian National Academy of Music

Tags
Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, Hobart, Tasmania, Norway, Classical, TSO, orchestra, orchestral, violin, horns, brass, strings, woodwind, Tchaikovsky, Lukáš Vondráček

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