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This romantic concerto is one of the composers few works with orchestra and displays great lyricism and grandeur. Revealing Chopins unique understanding of the piano, it is a challenging and rewarding work which combines poetry and excitement as only this master could. A high point in the literature, essential for every serious pianist. This deluxe 3CD set includes a slow-tempo practice version to help you get up to speed.

Anton Arensky, contemporary and friend of Tchaikovsky and Rimsky-Korsakov and teacher of Rachmaninov and Glazunov, composed this vibrant concerto with its lyrical melodies, heroic solo part, and thunderous orchestration, a bravura piece in the great Russian romantic tradition, and technically accessible to the advanced student, making a beautiful alternative to the Grieg concerto for advancing players. This deluxe 2CD set includes a slow-tempo practice version to help you get up to speed.

Chopins most magnificent piano concerto is now available from MMO. The Polish-French masters F-minor concerto is a remarkable composition, filled with soaring passages and a heart-melting Larghetto of unmatched lyricism. A masterpiece which holds a very special place in Chopins uvre, and in the entire concerto repertoire. This deluxe 2CD set includes a slow-tempo practice version to help you get up to speed.

One of the worlds all-time favorite piano concerti is a stunning experience for player and audience alikefrom the opening octaves through its lush andante and its thrilling marziale finalethis concerto changed the face of concerto music forever. Paired with this concerto, Carl Maria von Webers Konzertstck is arguably his most successful concerted worka concise showpiece showcasing the composers advanced orchestrations and brilliant understanding of the pianos capabilities. Beautiful and of a reasonable length.

This mammoth work is a magnificent concerto cast in the composers trademark Olympian mannerbroad melodic lines, a mixture of German classicism and romanticism as only Brahms could do it. Universally admired as one of the all-time great Romantic concerti.

These two early concerti, composed when Mozart was just a child, already demonstrate Mozart's unbelievable talent. Basically constructed from orchestrated movements of other composers' sonatas, they nevertheless bear that Mozart touch. And they are wonderful for early pianists, being amongst the easiest concerti to play. They were enormously popular during Mozart's early years and remain solid musical treats for student and professional alike. Includes a special second CD with slower practice version of each concerto.

Alexander Glazunovs first concerto is a beautiful piece uniquely constructed in two-movement form, the second movement being a series of variations. Beautiful and perfect writing for the instrument, lush orchestration, a masterwork in the Russian concerto literature. This deluxe 2CD set includes a slow-tempo practice version to help you get up to speed.

Felix Mendelssohns famous G-minor concerto is a showpiece which demonstrates the composers pianistic brilliance. In three movements played without a break, it is one of the most revered concerti of the early Romantic Era. Lovely writing for the instrument abounds at every turn, and a thrilling finale makes for a great pianistic workout! Much of this concerto is of only moderate difficulty.

This cheerful concerto is a perfect example of the maturing Mozart coming into his own. Not as lengthy as some of the concerti but still a substantial piece, it is an excellent concerto for the less advanced pianist who still wants a workout at the keys. Shows Mozart's love of fun in his keyboard works, and includes such clever techniques as hand-crossings in the first movement. The slow movement gives tremendous opportunity to the soloist. A truly enjoyable experience! This deluxe set includes a slow-tempo practice version to help you get up to speed.

This concerto was one of Mozarts personal favorites, and had a great deal of personal meaning to him, as it was written in tribute to his friend and inspiration Johann Christian Bach. The haunting andante is based on one of the youngest Bachs themes. Inventive and much fun to play.