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This justifiably famous piano concerto, with its gorgeous Andante theme, became a popular hit when it was used in the film Elvira Madigan. Lush melodies orchestrated in Mozarts inimitable stylegraceful and elegant pianism throughout. The Classical piano concerto at its height! This deluxe 2CD set includes a slow-tempo practice version to help you get up to speed.

This impressive concerto has rightfully earned its nickname of 'Olympian' or 'Emperor.' Written in 1786, it enjoys many of Mozart's more mature trademarks, as well as relying heavily on counterpoint, and offers tremendous opportunity to the soloist. The first movement is majestic and broad in its development; the 'Larghetto' second movement is especially lovely, with a highly ornamented solo part; and the third movement is very free and wildly cheerful. Listen to virtuoso Bruce Levy perform the concerto with the Plovdiv Philharmonic and then step into the limelight and try it on for size under the baton of Maestro Todorovyou will discover first-hand that this truly is one of Mozart's most enjoyable concerti. This deluxe 2CD set includes a second slow-tempo practice version of the accompaniments to help you get up to speed.

Here is Mozart's first large-scale concerto for keyboard and orchestra, written in 1773. Ironically, this 'first' concerto was his greatest hit during his life. It shows that the 'little genius', even at age seventeen, had learned the art of combining beautiful and lasting music with something that the crowds would eat up like candy. It is quite simply a big crowd-pleaser and you cannot help but be swept away by its joy and magic. The Rondo with Variations, KV382, was written years later as an alternate Rondo for the KV175 concerto, and may be also be performed on its own as a concert-piece. Perfect for intermediate-level pianists. Includes Mozart's own cadenzas. This deluxe, newly expanded 2CD set includes a 2nd compact disc containing a slow-tempo practice version of the accompaniment to help you as you learn the piece.

A good choice for students due to its thoughtfully-written solo part and its short length, Rimsky-Korsakov's piano concerto is a Lisztian set of variations on a Russian folk theme, masterfully orchestrated and full of rich pianism in the best Russian Late Romantic tradition. Its companion in this release is Russian master Anton Arensky's exciting Fantasia on Russian Folksongs, sounding for all the world like a latter-day movie score, with bravura piano solo integrated. Affords the soloist an opportunity to play an exhilarating piece with a thrilling Russian feel, and at the same time of a manageable length. This little-known piece is highly recommended. This deluxe 2CD set includes a slow-tempo practice version to help you get up to speed.

Composed in 1748, this gorgeous and increasingly popular piece demonstrates the brilliance of Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach. It transcends its late baroque/early classical timeframe and is pervaded by a pensive quality and even a predisposition toward a romantic sensibility. Highly recommended and not of excessive difficulty (includes music with difficulty levels 3-7). This deluxe 2CD set includes a slow-tempo practice version to help you get up to speed.

Johann Sebastian Bachs spirited F-minor concerto is wonderfully compact, of a manageable length for the student player, and displays all the wonderful qualities associated with the granddaddy of the keyboard. Great fun to learn and play! Its companion on this disc is a concerto long attributed to Johann Christian Bach, but now proven to belong to one of Bach's lesser-known sons, Johann Christoph Friedrich Bach, who was a skillful composer, as this marvelous gem will testify. It is perfect for the beginning student, a wonderful preparation for the Mozart concerti. Includes a second compact disc with a special slow-tempo version of the accompaniments to help you get up to speed.

One of the most enchanting and popular piano concerti ever written, this is for many the epitome of nineteenth-century Romanticism, showing the great influence of both Schumann and Liszt, as well as Griegs own fascination with Norwegian folk melodies. This concerto is less demanding than many of the big Romantic concerti, and more accessible to the serious student. This brand new recording features renowned European powerhouse Milena Mollova in a complete reference version, then you take center stage with the Plovdiv Symphony Orchestra under Maestro Nayden Todorov for your own brilliant performance!

Long popular with audiences and performers alike, the Schumann concerto is felt by many to be one of the greatest concerted piano works. In the words of noted authority Maurice Hinson, Schumann succeeded in a magnificent manner by composing what is probably the most beautiful of Romantic concertos....This flawless masterpiece is one of the most outstanding and romantically inspired concertos in the repertoire. Integrating the piano and orchestra in an unprecedented manner, it embodies the melodic grace and fine tonal texture so characteristic of one of the great composers of all time.

This charming piece is Haydns best-known piano concerto, and is perfect for students, being of only moderate difficulty. It is a consistent favorite, one of the most popular in the MMO catalogue. A delightful work!

Bachs beautiful and noble D-minor concerto is a testament to this masters abilities at the keyboard. It is actually a transcription of one of his violin concerti, and Bach has given it a grand treatment, and the expressive slow movement is reminiscent of his famous Italian Concerto. A lovely and rewarding piece. This beautiful new deluxe edition, now digitally remastered, contains a second CD featuring a slow-tempo version of the accompaniment to help you as you learn the piece.