Piano Concertos Nos.20, 21, Don Giovanni Overture : Jean-Efflam Bavouzet(P)Gabor Takacs-Nagy / Manchester Camerata

Jean-Efflam Bavouzets first three volumes of Mozart concertos with the Manchester Camerata and Gbor Takcs-Nagy have been received with widespread acclaim, and so its with some excitement that we release the keenly anticipated fourth instalment in the series. Composed within just one month in early 1785, these two concertos are among the most popular of all of Mozarts piano concertos. No. 20, K 466, was his first concerto in a minor key, and its dark and stormy nature contrasts the light and sunny feeling of concerto no.21. As with so many of his piano concertos, both works were composed for the Vienna concert series, and given their premiere performances with Mozart at the keyboard. The two concertos are interspersed on this recording with a vivid performance of the Don Giovanni Overture, which further demonstrates the exemplary playing of the Manchester Camerata.