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!
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.
