MacDowell – Concerto No. 2 in D Minor, Op. 23

Description

This barnstorming Late Romantic concerto was the first American concerto to find a lasting place in the world of piano-concerto repertoire. Showing the influence of MacDowell’s teacher Liszt, as well as some Saint-Saëns, it is aneclectic mix of styles which MacDowell was able to harness into a beautiful and truly memorable experience. So add your name to the roster of virtuosi who have loved this piece, and play this great American concerto with this MMOedition! Includes: digital stereo CD with full performance and second version minus you: second CD with -20% slow-tempo version for practice: authoritative, newly-engraved music printed on high-quality ivory paper: performancenotes and suggestions: thorough indexing for practice and performance convenience. Performed by Paul Van Ness, piano Accompaniment: Plovdiv Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Nayden Todorov