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Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor Op. 23, was composed in 1875. It was premiered in Boston during Tchaikovsky's journey to the United States in 1875.
It is Tchaikovsky's most famous concerto mostly because of the indomitable main theme of the first movement (you will undoubtedly recognize this melody). Tchaikovsky actually incorporated a peasant melody he had heard being sung in the Ukraine. This melody became his famous opening to the concerto.
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Edvard Grieg's Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16 was written in 1868 and premiered in 1869 in Copenhagen. It is one of his famous and most performed works.
The most famous movement is the first with its cascading octaves played all the way down the piano. This movement has been used as soundtrack in a 1994 commercial for Nike, was featured on TV in an episode of Twin Peaks, and was used as soundtrack in the 1997 movie Lolita. Earlier appearances as soundtrack include 1939s Intermezzo: A Love Story.
It was important to Grieg that his music be accessible. He based many of his melodies on Norwegian folk music and indeed, his music seems to have a direct and immediate effect on listeners.
Mvt 1 from Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1
Movement 1 from Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor (Op. 23) by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, (1840-1893). The thrilling beginning and expansive main melody make this first movement the most beloved in the concerto. Piano Concerto No. 1 is the most performed of the Tchaikovsky piano concertos. (18:44)
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Mvt 2 from Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1
Movement 2 from Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor (Op. 23) by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, (1840-1893). (7:48)
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Mvt 3 from Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1
Movement 3 from Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor (Op. 23) by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, (1840-1893). (6:39)
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Mvt 1 from Grieg's Piano Concerto in A minor
Movement 1 (Allegro) from Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16 by Edvard Grieg (1843-1907). (13:40)
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Mvt 2 from Grieg's Piano Concerto in A minor
Movement 2 (Adagio) from Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16 by Edvard Grieg (1843-1907). This is one of the most beautiful of the concerto slow movements, stately, refined - gorgeous. (7:15)
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Mvt 3 from Grieg''s Piano Concerto in A minor
Movement 3 (Allegro Moderato) from Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16 by Edvard Grieg (1843-1907). (10:59)
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Instantly recognizable and constantly performed on the world's concert stages, these two concertos will add established masterpieces to your soundtrack toolkit.
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