Moszkowski: Concerto for piano in E; Aus aller Herren Länder Op23

On this CD:

1. Concerto for piano & orchestra in E major, Op 59
Composed by Moritz Moszkowski
Performed by Katowice Polish Radio Orchestra & Chorus with Markus Pawlik
Conducted by Antoni Wit

2. Aus aller Herren Länder, for piano duet, Op 23
Composed by Moritz Moszkowski
Performed by Katowice Polish Radio Orchestra & Chorus with Markus Pawlik
Conducted by Antoni Wit

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
The Piano Concerto by Moritz Moszkowski (1854-1925), written for the great virtuoso Josef Hofmann, has everything you'd want to hear in a Romantic Concerto except for memorable themes and genius. That might seem like a lot missing, but there's a lot left, too, especially the exciting virtuoso piano writing and the sparkling orchestration. If you don't insist on masterpieces all the time, this Concerto can be a lot of fun. Not so for the multinational suite, which is a group of rather feeble imitations of national styles. (The Hungarian finale sounds as much like a can-can as a csardas.) Pawlik plays with beautiful tone and plenty of impulse, and the orchestra and recording are first-rate. --Leslie Gerber

Tracks:

Piano Concerto In E Major, Op. 59: I. Moderato
Piano Concerto In E Major, Op. 59: II. Andante
Piano Concerto In E Major, Op. 59: III. Scherzo: Vivace
Piano Concerto In E Major, Op. 59: IV. Allegro deciso
From Foregin Lands, Op. 23: I. Russian - Allegretto
From Foreign Lands, Op. 23: II. Italian - Presto
From Foreign Lands, Op. 23: III. German - Andante
From Foreign Lands, Op. 23: IV. Spanish - Molto vivace
From Foreign Lands, Op. 23: V. Polish - Allegro con fuoco
From Foreign Lands, Op. 23: VI. Hungarian - Molto allegro

Amazon.com

The Piano Concerto by Moritz Moszkowski (1854-1925), written for the great virtuoso Josef Hofmann, has everything you'd want to hear in a Romantic Concerto except for memorable themes and genius. That might seem like a lot missing, but there's a lot left, too, especially the exciting virtuoso piano writing and the sparkling orchestration. If you don't insist on masterpieces all the time, this Concerto can be a lot of fun. Not so for the multinational suite, which is a group of rather feeble imitations of national styles. (The Hungarian finale sounds as much like a can-can as a csardas.) Pawlik plays with beautiful tone and plenty of impulse, and the orchestra and recording are first-rate. --Leslie Gerber

Customer Reviews:

scintillating piano textures and heartfelt outpourings.......2006-08-02

While not overtly tuneful (it's not only modern music which doesn't have tunes!) the Moszkowski Concerto has a great sense of harmonic direction and scintillating piano texture which seizes the attention.Listen to the way the soloist delicately weaves his way throught the thick string sonorities 4minutes into the slow movement and the heart wrenching outpouring at 07:15...glorious stuff!
As far as unjustly neglected romantic concertos are concerned, the Moszkowski may not be in the league of Scharvenka's 4th but it certainly merits repeated hearings and frequent live concerts!
Fantastic performances from all concerned.

Bravo Moszkowski.......2000-05-29

Naxos has done it again. They have brought to the the listening room a very splendid recording of the Moszkowski piano concerto. Markus Pawlik caresses the keyboard to produce a soulfully lyrical rendering of this magnificent and seldom heard romantic gem. There are other recordings, i.e. with Michael Ponti (VOX), Piers Lane (Hyperion) et al, (which are also very good) however, pleasure and value for money, this is the one to buy. The CD also includes a little known work "From Foreign Lands", Op.23. Another success story by Moszkowski (and Naxos)!

Inexpensive but wonderful addition to the catalog!.......1999-04-13

For those not wanting to invest in the Hyperion recording by Piers Lane of this wonderful work, this CD will do nicely. Although the performers sometimes go over-the-top in this recording, the music suits it perfectly. Bright and vivid recording. Pianist and orchestra are top-notch.

Fairly unknown romantic music redescovered.......1998-12-20

This was a composer completely unknown to me and I was surprised to discover that romantic pianomusic is more than Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninov. Maybe there is not as many memorable tunes as there is in the more familiar music by the above mentioned, but it is confidently put together and orchestrated. The shorter dancepieces inspired by different countries are equally charming and enjoyable.

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