Grieg: Piano Concerto in A minor // RICHTER

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The Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16, composed by Edvard Grieg in 1868, was the only concerto Grieg completed. It is one of his most popular works and among the most popular of all piano concerti.

The concerto is in three movements:

0:00 I. Allegro molto moderato (A minor)
12:41 II. Adagio (D-flat major)
18:54 III. Allegro moderato molto e marcato – Quasi presto – Andante maestoso (A minor → F major → A minor → A major)

The first movement is noted for the timpani roll in the first bar that leads to a dramatic piano flourish. The movement is in the Sonata form. The movement finishes with a virtuosic cadenza and a similar flourish as in the beginning.

The second movement is a lyrical movement in D-flat major, which leads directly into the third movement.

The third movement opens in A minor 2/4 time with an energetic theme (Theme 1), which is followed by a lyrical theme in F major (Theme 2). The movement returns to Theme 1. Following this recapitulation is the 3/4 A major Quasi presto section, which consists of a variation of Theme 1. The movement concludes with the Andante maestoso in A major, which consists of a dramatic rendition of Theme 2 (as opposed to the lyrical fashion with which Theme 2 is introduced).

Performance time of the whole concerto is usually just under 30 minutes.

Performed by Sviatoslav Richter (piano), Lovro Von Matacic (conductor) and Monte Carlo National Opera Orchestra (1974)
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Blue = piano
Red = strings
Yellow green = woodwinds
Pink = timpani/percussion
Orange = brass

arandomperson
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27:38 The moment that i'm waiting for...

nicosuarez
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Amazing job! I once heard that Liszt sight-read this whole piece in concert, without knowing how it sounded before.

buildasnowman
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10:31-10:56 is so satisfying to listen to. The lowest bass notes on the piano sound like colossal claps of thunder.

kolovankeptkwiet
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This and Rach 2 - the best piano concertos ever

konstantin
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Love it! Can't wait to see more Piano Concertos in this format from you

pianoREADERchannel
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One of the greatest pieces ever written.
Thanks a lot!

amedeelefroiddemereaux
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1:49 - 2:31 it sounds simply magical. The rest is imposing, powerful and tremendous, but there is something so different and special in those 30 seconds...

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1st movement cadenza begins at 8:52 and ends at 11:50
3rd movement cadenza begins at 26:23 and ends at 26:49

JJC
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11:47 very subtle shift from piano to the orchestra
7:00 superb as well

mrgrinch
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For me, this is the best part of all the concerto 21:42

trompodearrachera
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This is seriously so brilliant! Well done, I can't wait to see more of such piano concertos

MrBalajifred
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I usually prefer firsts and thirds movements, but the second one of this concerto is one of the few slow movements that i really love

miguelcp
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0:07 1:49 4:26 12:21 it’s my favorite parts in first movement

kinggamesleon
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The last movement is technically the hardest peices of all time, why greig is underrated he is gifted pianist

bennypaulos
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Absolute musical beauty accompanied by a fantastic interpretation of the score. Wonderful job.

wesleycrenshaw
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20:10 I love the flow of Arpeggio from here <3

H.M.K.
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Best version that I've ever heard!

jasonjoves
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I would like to see Chopin’s first piano concerto in this format.

bateman
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The third movement is so brilliant 😍😍😍

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