Chopin Piano Concerto No. 1 – 2nd Movement - My Favorite Classical by Vitaliy Katsenelson

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We are continuing our exploration of 2nd movements of romantic piano concertos with Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 1. #PianoAdagios

In 1830, a 20-year-old Frédéric Chopin, burning with youthful passion and Polish spirit, composed his Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11, in Warsaw. Written as he was falling for singer Konstancja Gładkowska, it pours out lyrical melodies and is full of love. Chopin premiered it himself on October 11, 1830, in Warsaw, one of his last concerts before leaving Poland forever. Dedicated to pianist Friedrich Kalkbrenner, it’s a snapshot of Chopin’s soul — tender, fiery, and achingly nostalgic.

You can listen to the full concerto here (Evgeny Kissin in two performances, thirty years apart!):

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