Eduard Lalo: Piano Concerto in F minor (1888-1889)

Piano Concerto in F minor (1888-1889) 0:00:00 1. Lento – Allegro 0:10:50 2. Lento 0:16:20 3. Allegro Orazio Frugoni, piano Weiner Volksoper Michael Gielen, conductor Édouard-Victoire-Antoine Lalo (27 January 1823 – 22 April 1892) was a  French composer. His most celebrated piece is the Symphonie espagnole, a five-movement concerto for violin and orchestra, which remains a popular work in the standard repertoire. Lalo's distinctive style has earned him a degree of popularity. The Symphonie espagnole for violin and orchestra still enjoys a prominent place in the repertoire of violinists, while the Cello Concerto in D minor is occasionally revived. His Symphony in G minor was a favourite of Sir Thomas Beecham and has occasionally been championed by later conductors. His music is notable for its strong melodies and colourful orchestration, with a Germanic solidity that distinguishes him from other French composers of his era. Such works as the Scherzo in D minor, one of his most colourful pieces, embody his distinctive style and strong expressive bent. (Ref: Wikipedia)