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
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