Mozart Piano Concerto 21 (2/3)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sk9Nirm1CPE
Stefan Vladar - Soloist & Conductor
Camerata Salzburg
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major (K. 467) was written in 1785. It is one of Mozart's most popular piano concertos, and has three movements. 1. Allegro maestoso
2. Andante in F major
3. Allegro vivace assai

The first movement starts off quietly with a jolly march on the lower strings before the upper strings and woodwinds reply. A joyous outburst soon follows before a secondary idea is interwoven with the main theme. The piano makes a quiet entry with a scale configuration, leading to a mini cadenza that ends in a trill before the whole orchestra restates the main theme. The piano then further elaborates before putting forth another idea in G major, which is preceded by a passage that prefigures the main theme of his Symphony No. 40 in G minor. The main theme appears in G major, and goes on to a run of scales from the soloist as the woodwinds play a melancholic figure. This soon leads back to the quiet opening and a restatement of the G major idea in the main key. Soon, the tutti leads to a cadenza before the orchestra ends with the final section of the opening, slightly modified to end on a quiet but distinct note.

The Andante starts with a triplet figuration in the bass supporting a languorous melody. After a leisurely exposition by the orchestra, the soloist takes over the triplets and shares the melody with the ensemble. There are moments of "sadness" that are very brief, but the overall tone of the movement is bright and calm.

The final rondo movement begins with the full orchestra espousing a joyous "jumping" theme. After a short cadenza, the piano joins in and further elaborates. A "call and response" style is apparent, with the piano and ensemble exchanging parts fluidly. The soloist gets scale and arpeggio figurations that enhance the themes, as well as a short cadenza that leads right back to the main theme. The main theme appears one final time, leading to an upward rush of scales that ends on a triumphant note.

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• Piano
• Concerto
• 21
• K.
• 467
• Mozart
• Andante
• Elvira
• Camerata
• Salzburg

[lecondor69]

I used to listen to this concerto to help me focus on my studies in college. 10 years later, it helps me with work. I doubt a young Mozart would have been touched, but no matter what, I thank him for a 'B' for my anatomy class.

[ashraniyyah]

MAGNIFIQUE.

[Swedchap]

The most wonderful cadenza I've ever heard for the first movement!

[asswaxer100]

Mozart war der größte Komponist aller Zeiten. Jetzt auf Englisch: GREATEST composer of all time!!

[todorovicmilica08]

wonderfull,wonderfull music and also wonderfull interpretation

[thomii1983]

@anastasiavangemeren The speed is just right!

[Garpinator]

@anastasiavangemeren We have all gotten so used to the super slow tempo that was originally popularized by "Elvira Madigan". It's nice to hear something slightly different for a change.

[managerartis]

@anastasiavangemeren No, I think the second mouvement is very original and at least, we remain wakeful !!!

[yourfriendjean]

Ce morceau me rappelle mon enfance...

Le solo piano solo était la bande son d une émission pour enants sourds/muets o t avais une nana qui traduisait une histoire....début des années 80....

Chaque fois que j'écoute ce morceau je voyage !

[anastasiavangemeren]

The second movement is played too quickly - tempo needs to slow down.