Building a Library: Haydn: Piano Concerto No.11 in D Major Hob. XVIII:II
Reviewer - Stephen Johnson
First Choice: Leif Ove Andsnes (piano/director), Norwegian Chamber Orchestra
(Recorded 1998; c/w Piano Concerto No.4 in G Hob.XVIII:4; Piano Concerto No.3 in F Hob.XVIII:3)
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Period Instrument Choice: Andreas Staier (fortepiano), Freiburg Baroque Orchestra, Gottfried von der Goltz (director)
(Recorded 2004; Piano Concerto No.4 in G Hob.XVIII:4; Piano Concerto No.6 in F Hob.XVIII:6) HARMONIA MUNDI HMC901854 (CD)
CD Review BAL Catalogue Data bal.haydn:
bal.haydn.piano.concerto.no.11.hob.xviii.ii
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HAYDN Piano Concerto No.11 in D Major Hob.XVIII:II
Reviewer: Stephen Johnson
First Choice:
Leif Ove Andsnes (piano/director), Norwegian Chamber Orchestra (recorded 1998; c/w Piano Concerto No.4 in G Major Hob.XVIII:4; Piano Concerto No.3 in F Major Hob.XVIII:3)
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