Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of classical music with Wanda Landowska's "A Treasury of Concert Performances, Vol. 1." This captivating album, released on August 1, 2011, under Music and Arts Programs of America, showcases the virtuosity of Wanda Landowska, a renowned pianist and harpsichordist known for her profound interpretations of Baroque and Classical repertoire.
Spanning a generous 2 hours and 8 minutes, this collection features a diverse array of concertos, each performed with Landowska's signature precision and expressive depth. The album opens with C.P.E. Bach's Keyboard Concerto in D Major, Wq. 18, H. 421, followed by Handel's Organ Concerto No. 6 in B-Flat Major, Op. 4, No. 6, HWV 294. Francis Poulenc's "Concert champêtre" adds a touch of 20th-century charm, while Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 13 in C Major, K. 415 and Piano Concerto No. 22 in E-Flat Major, K. 482 round out the program with their enduring beauty and technical brilliance.
Landowska's mastery of both the piano and the harpsichord is evident in every note, offering listeners a rich and nuanced experience. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album promises a delightful journey through some of the most beloved works in the concerto repertoire.
Tracks
Keyboard Concerto in D Major, Wq. 18, H. 421: I. AllegroCarl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Wanda Landowska, Toronto Chamber Orchestra, Adolf Koldofsky
Keyboard Concerto in D Major, Wq. 18, H. 421: II. AndanteCarl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Wanda Landowska, Toronto Chamber Orchestra, Adolf Koldofsky
Keyboard Concerto in D Major, Wq. 18, H. 421: III. Allegro di moltoCarl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Wanda Landowska, Toronto Chamber Orchestra, Adolf Koldofsky
Organ Concerto No. 6 in B-Flat Major, Op. 4, No. 6, HWV 294: I. Andante allegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Wanda Landowska, Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra, Leopold Stokowski
Organ Concerto No. 6 in B-Flat Major, Op. 4, No. 6, HWV 294: II. LarghettoGeorge Frideric Handel, Wanda Landowska, Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra, Leopold Stokowski
Organ Concerto No. 6 in B-Flat Major, Op. 4, No. 6, HWV 294: III. Allegro moderatoGeorge Frideric Handel, Wanda Landowska, Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra, Leopold Stokowski
Concert champêtre, FP 49: I. Adagio - Allegro moltoFrancis Poulenc, Wanda Landowska, Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra, Leopold Stokowski
Concert champêtre, FP 49: II. AndanteFrancis Poulenc, Wanda Landowska, Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra, Leopold Stokowski
Concert champêtre, FP 49: III. Finale. PrestoFrancis Poulenc, Wanda Landowska, Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra, Leopold Stokowski
Piano Concerto No. 13 in C Major, K. 415: I. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wanda Landowska, Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra, Artur Rodzinski
Piano Concerto No. 13 in C Major, K. 415: II. AndanteWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wanda Landowska, Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra, Artur Rodzinski
Piano Concerto No. 13 in C Major, K. 415: III. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wanda Landowska, Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra, Artur Rodzinski
Piano Concerto No. 22 in E-Flat Major, K. 482: I. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wanda Landowska, Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra, Artur Rodzinski
Piano Concerto No. 22 in E-Flat Major, K. 482: II. AndanteWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wanda Landowska, Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra, Artur Rodzinski
Piano Concerto No. 22 in E-Flat Major, K. 482: III. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wanda Landowska, Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra, Artur Rodzinski
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