Jan Antonin Kozeluk was born on December 1738. He was choirmaster in Rakovnik and later in Prague Cathedral. His music is of beauty and harmony that enchants us, especially this concert with four hands, for its grace and sublime delicacy. I confess that this is the first time I hear music composed by this little known musical genius, although he has composed about 400 works between masses, Te Deum, Requiems, oratories, etc. It is not understandable how such a talented and extraordinary musician is not more widespread and publicity recognized given the musical masterpieces he composed. Thanks for let us know a fantastic musician through a remarkable recording, which in addition to the pianists is associated with a superb orchestra and direction.
The orchestration is exceptional, great music . I know all of Mozart's piano concertos and can confirm that Kozeluch did not copy anything! Kozeluch's piano concertos are masterpieces.
Grazie Mille to PurAcustica for their excellent recording quality, and attention to visual interest (color scheme, close-ups of keyboard, good camera work). Adept performers all, with flair and passion! I wish I could also thank Leopold Kozeluh personally for his dedicated artistry and pleasing aesthetics!
I think this is absolutely brilliant. I've watched it over and over again. The only thing I can't understand is the long pause before the applause started. I would have jumped up as the music finished and shouted BRAVO!
The pause does not seem overlong to me. I suspect the audience was rather small so the applause was perhaps quieter than might have been expected. Personally, I much prefer it when the audience allows the music to properly finish and die away before applauding. An over-enthusiastic response over the final notes can really spoil the moment. Still, I can understand why anybody would want to respond very positively to this lovely, creative music and this excellent performance.
@@robingordon-powell6736 Yes. Do you suppose an encore sets up its own dynamic with the audience? Being shorter, it ends before the audience has fully grasped the composition.
It does not add anything to Kozeluch glory (enough filled up with his marvelous sonatas and piano solo concertos,whose we can't regret sufficiently about infrequent public or CD performances) but it's a fine and pleasant half an hour of music, indeed, that not only the two professional soloists herewith, but certainly even a couple of amateurs or young pupils with intermediate level may successfully play. The slow movement is the jewel of this piece.
Well... I can tell you that if I were to compose that, it would add considerably to my glory (or lack thereof). I would be inordinately pleased with myself.
...... but you are not Kozeluch, are you? And you may have not written 50+ wonderful piano sonatas, a dozen excellent piano concertos and 70+ amazing piano trios, have you? Like Albert Einstein said: all is relative :-) ..............
It is.a piano duet arrangement of the opening sinfonia from the Bach cantata known as the "Actus Tragicus", Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit, BWV 106. You can listen to the original sinfonia, which is beautifully scored for two violas da gambe and two recorders in E-flat, here : ruclips.net/video/Mc1Ve0TOF4c/видео.html The wonderful "All of Bach" site has another wonderful performance : allofbach.com/en/bwv/bwv-106/
Jan Antonin Kozeluk was born on December 1738. He was choirmaster in Rakovnik and later in Prague Cathedral. His music is of beauty and harmony that enchants us, especially this concert with four hands, for its grace and sublime delicacy. I confess that this is the first time I hear music composed by this little known musical genius, although he has composed about 400 works between masses, Te Deum, Requiems, oratories, etc. It is not understandable how such a talented and extraordinary musician is not more widespread and publicity recognized given the musical masterpieces he composed. Thanks for let us know a fantastic musician through a remarkable recording, which in addition to the pianists is associated with a superb orchestra and direction.
The orchestration is exceptional, great music . I know all of Mozart's piano concertos and can confirm that Kozeluch did not copy anything! Kozeluch's piano concertos are masterpieces.
Exceptionally beautiful!
oh my! i was not expecting such a stunning performance!
Hermoso y significativo Concierto.
Really fine concerto and performed with real style and a feeling for the period.
Grazie Mille to PurAcustica for their excellent recording quality, and attention to visual interest (color scheme, close-ups of keyboard, good camera work). Adept performers all, with flair and passion! I wish I could also thank Leopold Kozeluh personally for his dedicated artistry and pleasing aesthetics!
Thank you!
Hermosísimo concierto para mí desconocido. Una joyita musical. Brillante interpretación
I think this is absolutely brilliant. I've watched it over and over again. The only thing I can't understand is the long pause before the applause started. I would have jumped up as the music finished and shouted BRAVO!
Hmmm, it does end with more of an unexpected whimper, than with a bang - probably caught the audience by surprise.
The pause does not seem overlong to me. I suspect the audience was rather small so the applause was perhaps quieter than might have been expected. Personally, I much prefer it when the audience allows the music to properly finish and die away before applauding. An over-enthusiastic response over the final notes can really spoil the moment. Still, I can understand why anybody would want to respond very positively to this lovely, creative music and this excellent performance.
@@robingordon-powell6736 Yes. Do you suppose an encore sets up its own dynamic with the audience? Being shorter, it ends before the audience has fully grasped the composition.
It does not add anything to Kozeluch glory (enough filled up with his marvelous sonatas and piano solo concertos,whose we can't regret sufficiently about infrequent public or CD performances) but it's a fine and pleasant half an hour of music, indeed, that not only the two professional soloists herewith, but certainly even a couple of amateurs or young pupils with intermediate level may successfully play. The slow movement is the jewel of this piece.
Well... I can tell you that if I were to compose that, it would add considerably to my glory (or lack thereof). I would be inordinately pleased with myself.
...... but you are not Kozeluch, are you? And you may have not written 50+ wonderful piano sonatas, a dozen excellent piano concertos and 70+ amazing piano trios, have you? Like Albert Einstein said: all is relative :-) ..............
No I'm not, and that's exactly my point. If I were to compose that concerto, I think it would be a fine feather in my cap.
Splendida esecuzione 👏👏👏
well played and performed
Does anyone tell what the opus number is?
I'm sorry the two pianists are not identified, they are marvelous
Roberto Arioso and Alessandra Gelfini are listed as soloists under Pur Acustica's logo. Splendid team!
I think their name are listed actually -- Roberto Arosio and Alessandra Gelfini.
What's the title of the piece they played as encore?
Why not use two pianos? Great composer and the performance is nice too.
Because four hands is different from two pianos.
Does anyone know what the encore is?
Looking at the sheet in HD: composer had two long names and short surname, like Johann Christian Bach.
It is.a piano duet arrangement of the opening sinfonia from the Bach cantata known as the "Actus Tragicus", Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit, BWV 106. You can listen to the original sinfonia, which is beautifully scored for two violas da gambe and two recorders in E-flat, here : ruclips.net/video/Mc1Ve0TOF4c/видео.html
The wonderful "All of Bach" site has another wonderful performance : allofbach.com/en/bwv/bwv-106/