Schumann, Grieg: Piano Concertos

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John Eliot Gardiner and pianist Reed Tetzloff illuminate the Grieg and Schumann piano concertos in A minor!The piano concertos by Schumann and Grieg, often paired together, seem to trace the spectrum of Romantic expression, from the most intimate to the most triumphant. This iconic repertoire, the meeting ground between pianist Reed Tetzloff and Sir John Eliot Gardiner, nevertheless holds some surprises. The choice to record a rarely heard intermediate version of the Schumann Concerto offers a glimpse into the work's evolution and sheds new light on Schumann's compositional process as well as his relationship with Clara, a true artistic collaborator. Soloist and conductor, driven by a shared desire to challenge, surprise, and share, here demonstrate an undeniable artistic affinity with a fresh and deeply felt interpretation.