Robert Levin seminar "On performing Mozart's piano concertos"

Recording of Robert Levin's seminar "On performing Mozart's piano concertos" - part of "Kirill Gerstein invites" hosted by Kronberg Academy. 17.02.2020.
In this seminar, Robert Levin shared his thoughts on Mozart’s keyboard instruments and those of today. He illustrated the structural means Mozart employs to create a sense of narrative within each of the three movements of all of the concertos. Robert, combining a virtuosic ability to improvise with encyclopaedic knowledge of music literature, examined the ways in which Mozart as soloist introduced elements of spontaneity in his performances, including decoration of recurring themes, the improvisation of lead-ins and cadenzas, and continuo playing. Cadenzas were also discussed from a structural standpoint and from practical approaches to on-the-spot invention. Finally, a discussion of aesthetics ensued prompted by the question of whether Mozart’s conventions regarding keyboard range, style, and tonal considerations should be observed today. Pianist Andreas Staier, who spoke at earlier seminars, makes a guest appearance. At the end of the seminar, Robert astounded everyone by improvising a fantasia on Mozart's themes chasing by the seminar participants.
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[@Jimyblues]

Thanks - i hope Robert realizes there's many Mozart lovers so happy hearing his music played with ornamented repeats like it should be !

[@mduftube]

I could listen to Levin talk forever. Such a fascinating man.

[@MasmorraAoE]

What a charming and endlessly knowledgeable man.
Thank you so much for this video!

[@AndrewFocksPiano]

A brilliant seminar by a truly exceptional artist. Thank you!

[@sualee890]

One of the most inspiring experiences. Thank you!

[@scottoneil6795]

Encyclopedic knowledge and memory matched with artistic curiosity and creativity! Thank you, Mr. Levin, for sharing such invaluable insights! What an incredible gift you have shared with us!

[@steveblake5278]

Mind blowing

[@ronaldopacifico9441]

Robert Levin is the most prominent Mozart's scholar

[@cemceliksirt2420]

Thank you thank you thank you!

[@joaoes]

Extremely interesting and enriching. Thank you so much.

[@BambosNeophytou]

This was truly wonderful and fascinating and beautiful in so many ways. But, just out of interest, why was it not conducted entirely on the McNulty fortepiano ? (on the fp we would be able to hear more interesting colours and timbers of the different registers?)

[@CraigCameronmusic]

Loved this!! Very well explained!

[@MichaelCWBell]

The faster decay of the sustain pedal is a fascinating point from the outset and helps one to appreciate the differences of the fortepiano. Indeed it would actually cause a composer to write in a dissimilar way to the modern piano.

[@srothbardt]

Good stuff by gumbo!