I think, this is a Thorofon recording with the Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Horst Göbel (Piano) and Rudolf Alberth (conductor). They also recorded the piano concerto No. 2. It's the only record on cd, I could find.
Briiliant. What I like about Blacher is the variaty of styles he uses. One just can't tie him to a single easily identifiable voice that is unmistakably BORIS BALCHER. Just compare this concerto (flirtiing with Debussy and Gerswhin), his excellent violin concerto (with among others the inflluence of Hindemith) and the very strange cello concerto- 3 excellent but diverse pieces.
Its oboe introduction hardly prepares us for this brash, witty bit of impressionistic fluff, somewhere between Ravel and Milhaud, with a nod to Debussy in the charming second movement. A very agreeable work, deftly performed.
I believe I hear Poulenc here and there too. Gershwin in the 3rd movement for sure. Ravel somewhere in 1st and 2nd. But mostly Poulenc. However his style is original not just copying that of more famous masters. Little echos from them but not prevailing. Would be worth of broader knowledge.
@@andrewpetersen5272 I certainly didn't mean to denigrate the work with faint praise. Aren't Poulenc, Gershwin and Ravel worthy enough composers to merit comparison with?
Very nice, but it seems the score and the performance don't always match -- was this piece ever revised? The synchronization between the score and the audio seems very carefully done, but at times either the accompaniment or the soloist seem to be playing something when nothing is shown in the score, etc....
I can say for sure the piano part is 99% correct (1% due to human mistakes lol), can't say i know anything about the orchestral score but the riduction seems legit too
This IS a great composer!
Great piece.
The ending gets me out of my chair every time. What a clever and entertaining concerto. Bravo and thank you!
Muy buena la orquestación muy bien equilibrado el concierto..
I think, this is a Thorofon recording with the Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Horst Göbel (Piano) and Rudolf Alberth (conductor). They also recorded the piano concerto No. 2. It's the only record on cd, I could find.
what a fascinating piece! very effective indeed. lots of hints of Gershwin and jazz but highly original!
Briiliant. What I like about Blacher is the variaty of styles he uses. One just can't tie him to a single easily identifiable voice that is unmistakably BORIS BALCHER. Just compare this concerto (flirtiing with Debussy and Gerswhin), his excellent violin concerto (with among others the inflluence of Hindemith) and the very strange cello concerto- 3 excellent but diverse pieces.
0:00 - 1:42 the peaceful part
6:49 - 8:50 andante
9:50 - a spiritful piu mosso
Loved this..., thanks for uploading!
Its oboe introduction hardly prepares us for this brash, witty bit of impressionistic fluff, somewhere between Ravel and Milhaud, with a nod to Debussy in the charming second movement. A very agreeable work, deftly performed.
I believe I hear Poulenc here and there too. Gershwin in the 3rd movement for sure. Ravel somewhere in 1st and 2nd. But mostly Poulenc. However his style is original not just copying that of more famous masters. Little echos from them but not prevailing. Would be worth of broader knowledge.
@@andrewpetersen5272 I certainly didn't mean to denigrate the work with faint praise. Aren't Poulenc, Gershwin and Ravel worthy enough composers to merit comparison with?
Fair enough! 👍
Starting of with a weak pp ... powerful!
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nice!
nice
who is the pianist ?
Very nice, but it seems the score and the performance don't always match -- was this piece ever revised? The synchronization between the score and the audio seems very carefully done, but at times either the accompaniment or the soloist seem to be playing something when nothing is shown in the score, etc....
where?
I can say for sure the piano part is 99% correct (1% due to human mistakes lol), can't say i know anything about the orchestral score but the riduction seems legit too