No. 23 is also my favorite Mozart piano concerto. That first movement just sings with this youthful exaltation; from the first notes, it makes me picture a foal running through a field as children play in the background. And that second movement...as you say, Mozart didn't write a ton of music in minor keys but the minor music he did write is unforgettable, and this movement deserves to be included in that collective memory of his minor music.
@@timothythorne9464 So I just listened to the 17th on your suggestion, I knew it was a good sign that I had it in my playlist. I hadn't heard this one in awhile but it's a sweet gem of a concerto for sure. I really liked the first part of the andante.
in all these 40 concertos you can find 1 or 2 good ones only - the rest have too many notes and are plain technical extended etudes. Not comparable with Schumann's or Brahms' ones -
Very close to my opinion, although I think 20. is the best. First movement of this concerto is the best movement ever by my opinion. But, everybody has certain feelling different than others. Good choises!
My very first live Classical performance was "A LARK ASCENDING" AND" MOZART'S PIANO CONCERTO NO.25". Thirty four years later I still love both of these works.
The top two are my favourite also. Otherworldly in expression and feeling. That these exist, the enigma of their creator as a man (capable of such things!) is as close as anything worldly gets to reminding we are more than mere beasts.
I recently started listening to no 17 in g major. And i love the first sm. The first, second and solo theme are great and so memorable. Sadly the two other movements are as great
Yes the top three really well deservedly picked. Some pianist actually described the 23 the queen and No. 25 the king of Mozart’s piano concertos. I think I will always struggle with the choice of No. 21 and No.24, both are just equally great with the top 3. And with the endearing No.12, 14, 15 and No.17. How can one not weep a bit with all the joy and beauty and liveliness touching our hearts and souls crosses more than two and half centuries.
Yay! 23 is my favourite too. The slow movement is so gorgeous. Do you have a favourite recording or live performance? Kocsis and Belohlavek in Prague is available on UA-cam, and I've not yet heard a finer 2nd movement of this concerto. Thanks for your very interesting list!
My favorite beethoven symphony is no 7, my favorite mozart symphony is no 40, and my favorite mozart concerto is no 23. Keep proving my right with these videos! 😂
His greatest piano concerto is the C Minor… not only is it the greatest piano concerto which Mozart composed, it is also the greatest piano concerto of the 18 century..
I actually wish this was longer. go into some more detail on the composition and the key, etc. I'd like to hear a more detailed analysis. For me, Mozart is the greatest composer. I've seen other people say Bach and Beethoven but Mozart is #1 for me. It just sounds like Mozart is having fun writing his music. You don't really hear that same sense of playfulness in other composers.
It is really a pity that such a high quality channel almost never honors the performing musicians... When you are able to overlay a goat head, it should be possible to overlay the name of the pianist, orcherstra and conductor!!!
Apologies, I usually try to leave links for performances in the description, but I have been so busy recently I haven't on this video. I could certainly title clips, I just hate putting too much text on the screens. If other people have strong opinions on this, do let me know...
That's an odd one: the D major was really popular during Mozart's lifetime, but it's fallen in people's estimation since, mine included. I actually marked it 6.5/5.5/7 total 6.33 so it never made the top 10
I'd hardly ever give any Mozart second movements more than 5-6, including most on this list. Mozart's slower movements never work for me, but 21 and 24 are among the exceptions for sure.
No. 23 is also my favorite Mozart piano concerto. That first movement just sings with this youthful exaltation; from the first notes, it makes me picture a foal running through a field as children play in the background. And that second movement...as you say, Mozart didn't write a ton of music in minor keys but the minor music he did write is unforgettable, and this movement deserves to be included in that collective memory of his minor music.
Oh, but the last movement! So clever, and such a romp!
@@erichodge567 Yes, the third movement is such a perfect way to end this concerto, after the heavy introspection of the second movement.
His 17th piano concerto is sublime
@@timothythorne9464 So I just listened to the 17th on your suggestion, I knew it was a good sign that I had it in my playlist. I hadn't heard this one in awhile but it's a sweet gem of a concerto for sure. I really liked the first part of the andante.
Mozart lived 35 years and composed 27 piano concertos. Imagine if he lived as long as Stravinsky. Probably he would compose 100 piano concertos.
Woah
in all these 40 concertos you can find 1 or 2 good ones only - the rest have too many notes and are plain technical extended etudes. Not comparable with Schumann's or Brahms' ones -
Exactly just like Haydn
Very close to my opinion, although I think 20. is the best. First movement of this concerto is the best movement ever by my opinion. But, everybody has certain feelling different than others. Good choises!
Agree
Same here! It was Beethoven's favorite too. Alkan liked it so much he transcribed the whole thing for piano solo.
My very first live Classical performance was "A LARK ASCENDING" AND" MOZART'S PIANO CONCERTO NO.25". Thirty four years later I still love both of these works.
I think concerto 17 mvt. 3 deserves a ten. It is my favorite third movement together with the third movement of no. 15
More ranking videos!! Love these:)
The top two are my favourite also. Otherworldly in expression and feeling. That these exist, the enigma of their creator as a man (capable of such things!) is as close as anything worldly gets to reminding we are more than mere beasts.
I recently started listening to no 17 in g major. And i love the first sm. The first, second and solo theme are great and so memorable. Sadly the two other movements are as great
My favorite mozart piano concerto no 23 especially the first movement it is awesome and memorizing
Yea! My favorite, No. 23, made it to #1!
I'm suprised how many people love 23, I thought it was just me!
@@enjoyclassicalmusic6006, No. 23 was one of the first pieces that made me truly love classical music!
Love your videos!!! And love more your Mozart videos!
Yes the top three really well deservedly picked. Some pianist actually described the 23 the queen and No. 25 the king of Mozart’s piano concertos. I think I will always struggle with the choice of No. 21 and No.24, both are just equally great with the top 3. And with the endearing No.12, 14, 15 and No.17. How can one not weep a bit with all the joy and beauty and liveliness touching our hearts and souls crosses more than two and half centuries.
Yay! 23 is my favourite too. The slow movement is so gorgeous. Do you have a favourite recording or live performance? Kocsis and Belohlavek in Prague is available on UA-cam, and I've not yet heard a finer 2nd movement of this concerto. Thanks for your very interesting list!
My favorite beethoven symphony is no 7, my favorite mozart symphony is no 40, and my favorite mozart concerto is no 23. Keep proving my right with these videos! 😂
His greatest piano concerto is the C Minor… not only is it the greatest piano concerto which Mozart composed, it is also the greatest piano concerto of the 18 century..
Excellent!
The d minor is my personal fave but there are definitely no arguments from me for the top 3, class video
It's also been my fave before, and probably will be again...you can't really separate works this good
The 2nd movement of his 20th should be rated 11. It’s the greatest “slow” movement with Beethovens 2nd on no.5 closely followed.
I actually wish this was longer. go into some more detail on the composition and the key, etc. I'd like to hear a more detailed analysis. For me, Mozart is the greatest composer. I've seen other people say Bach and Beethoven but Mozart is #1 for me. It just sounds like Mozart is having fun writing his music. You don't really hear that same sense of playfulness in other composers.
Fun video! My only qualm: how can you give the first movement of the d minor only 9 points?! Oh, the travesty! ; )
That's exactly what I was going to say!
@@dorothysatterfield3699 I like your taste! 👍
You might be right!
23 is a good choice, although I'm surprised you gave its center movement the lowest score (9.0). I always thought it was the best movement.
New to your channel... was really afraid this would be an AI list with an AI voice... thank you.
D minor is my favourite
First time for a Fav to come in top slot!
Glad you're enjoying classical music ;-)
Without listening to it yet, I choose the 27th as top concerto.
How can you pick your favourite without listening?
It is really a pity that such a high quality channel almost never honors the performing musicians... When you are able to overlay a goat head, it should be possible to overlay the name of the pianist, orcherstra and conductor!!!
Apologies, I usually try to leave links for performances in the description, but I have been so busy recently I haven't on this video. I could certainly title clips, I just hate putting too much text on the screens. If other people have strong opinions on this, do let me know...
Beethoven second of symphony 3 is like first movement of concerto 20
What about the 26th??? :(
That's an odd one: the D major was really popular during Mozart's lifetime, but it's fallen in people's estimation since, mine included. I actually marked it 6.5/5.5/7 total 6.33 so it never made the top 10
@@enjoyclassicalmusic6006 The first mvt is fire though? (i would rate it 8).
But I can definitely agree that the 23. concerto is simply the best!
Such a shame no. 14 didn't make the list.
Heeeey.... no 19?
What about No.10? 3rd movement alone should have this near the top. Boo
I'd hardly ever give any Mozart second movements more than 5-6, including most on this list. Mozart's slower movements never work for me, but 21 and 24 are among the exceptions for sure.
Mozart's slow movements in any medium are always superb.
That's because you must have no ears, but above all, no heart.