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HAYDN: Piano Concertos, Hob.XVIII:3,4,9,11 |
While, unlike Mozart, Haydn never made a living as a keyboard soloist, he nevertheless came nearest to Mozart in the best known of his keyboard concertos, No. 11 in D major. First performed in Paris in 1784 this is a work of the composer’s maturity, with strikingly dramatic contrasts, an expressive slow movement and an infectious Hungarian Rondo. Although slight by comparison, if not in craftsmanship, Concerto No. 3 is notable for its wistful slow movement and lively Finale, while Concerto No. 4, with its elaborate solo part, includes a dramatic and sombre Andante cantabile, and an exuberant Rondo.
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Haydn, Franz Joseph

Piano Concerto in F major, Hob.XVIII:3
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II. Largo cantabile
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III. Finale: Presto
00:04:21
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Piano Concerto in D major, Hob.XVIII:11
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II. Un poco adagio
00:07:24
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III. Rondo all'ungarese: Allegro assai
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Piano Concerto in G major, Hob.XVIII:4
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II. Adagio cantabile
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III. Rondo: Presto
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Piano Concerto in G major, Hob.XVIII:9
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III. Tempo di Meneutto
00:03:22
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