Dussek: Piano Concerto in F Major, Piano Concerto in B-Flat Major & Piano Sonata in A-Flat Major

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Jan Ladislav Dussek, a renowned pianist and composer of the Classical era, with this captivating album released on September 1, 2013, by Bongiovanni. Spanning a little over an hour and sixteen minutes, this collection showcases Dussek's virtuosity and emotional depth through three of his most celebrated works.

The album opens with the Piano Concerto in F Major, Op. 17, featuring a dynamic cadenza by M. Lagana, followed by the tender and introspective Larghetto più tosto adagio, and concluding with the lively Rondo. Next, the Piano Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 40, "Military," offers a blend of martial grandeur and delicate lyricism, with its Allegro moderato and Allegretto Rondo.

The album culminates in the Piano Sonata in A-Flat Major, Op. 64/70, "Le retour à Paris," a four-movement masterpiece that takes the listener on a journey from the expressive Allegro non troppo to the serene Molto adagio con anima ed espressione, the elegant Tempo di minuetto, and the spirited Allegro con spirito Scherzo. This album is a testament to Dussek's enduring legacy and his ability to evoke a wide range of emotions through his music.