Norwegian Radio Orchestra / Bjelland / Christian Eggen

Chopin & Schumann: Piano Works Norwegian Radio Orchestra / Bjelland / Christian Eggen

Composer: Frédéric Chopin/Robert Schumann

Genre: Piano Music

Chopin's E minor Concerto and Schumann's Opus 92 remain as two of the finest of all works for piano and orchestra by composers from the early part of the Romantic era -- the universal spirit of these compositions being equally relevant in the early decades of the 21st century as they were when they first appeared. Sveinung is one of The Norwegian Radio Orchestra's preferred partners, both as soloist, which he has been numerous times, and in its chamber music series. With an ear for detail in sound and phrasing and content only after achieving his intended nuances at the micro level, he is, at the same time, a pianist with the power and authority needed to be heard over the orchestra. In these works, the interplay between soloist and orchestra is especially important, and it may be noted that the conductor on this recording is also a pianist.

Tracklisting:

1. Introduction and Allegro appassionato, Op. 92 (15:51)

2. Piano Concerto No. 1, Op. 11I. Allegro maestoso (21:27)

3. Piano Concerto No. 1, Op. 11II. Larghetto (10:51)

4. Piano Concerto No. 1, Op. 11III. Rondo: Vivace (10:13)