Piano Concerto No. 2 for Piano and Orchestra (2009) by Poul Ruders.Commissioned by The Norwegian Radio Orchestra and Jerome Lowenthal. Solo Piano part: WH31129CProgramme Note In this day and age when faced with the challenge of writing a 'Piano Concerto' e.g. a piece for symphony orchestra and an all-dominating and virtuosic solo Piano part one has two options: either: DO or do NOT go for it wholesale exploiting and enjoying the conrnucopia of sonorous treasures offered by the combination of the orchestra and the 'Grand Piano'. I have opted to go for it. When writing forone of our great young international Piano stars it would be absurd and a waste to do anything less and only 'nibble at the goodies'.However the piece is not a big clunky 'machine'. Rather it is a transparently orchestrated neo-classic (for the lack of a better work) composition in three movements lastign approximately 25 minutes.The piece begins with a moderately paced opening in which the Piano gradually gathers momentum and strength beginning with the most gentle of motifs. In this movement the soloist and orchestra fo not always agree and the vigilant listener will observe the disparity between the two. Following a swift up-beat coda the movement stops almost in mid-breath on one of the gentle Piano chords taken from the very opening.The extreme simplicity of the second movement 'Semplice' (the opening Piano solo bears the marking: 'slightly hesitant - like a child practicing') is after having been joined by the Vibraphone Harp and solo Violin suddenly violated with unprecedented brutality by the rest of the orchestra which virtually 'lies in wait - panting to pounce'. But eventually calm and order is restored.The finale is a crazy rondo of sorts. The marking 'Avanti Risoluto' (Forward with Resolve) is a bit of an understatement. It is a full throttle no hold barred ride -

Urtext edition study score of Ludwig van Beethoven's Piano Concerto No.5 In E-Flat Op.73.Features:Urtext edition at the cutting edge of scholarshipAn ideal reference edition for pianists students conductors and librariesEach score contains an introduction by Barry Cooper (Ger/Eng)Format 17.5 x 22.5 cmBarenreiter has now published the scores Critical Commentaries and the complete performance material (BA 9021-9025) as well as a boxed set of study score editions (TP 920) to all five of Beethoven’s Piano concertos. The study scores can now also be purchasedindividually.The musical text reflects a meticulous examination of every surviving source resulting in Urtext editions at the highest possible level. The study scores are supplemented by introductions by Beethoven scholar Barry Cooper on the genesis of the concertos as well as forewords by the renowned editor Jonathan Del Mar with descriptions of the sources and the editorial method.

Urtext edition study score of Ludwig van Beethoven's Piano Concerto No.3 In C Minor Op.37.Features:Urtext edition at the cutting edge of scholarshipAn ideal reference edition for pianists students conductors and librariesEach score contains an introduction by Barry Cooper (Ger/Eng)Format 17.5 x 22.5 cmBarenreiter has now published the scores Critical Commentaries and the complete performance material (BA 9021-9025) as well as a boxed set of study score editions (TP 920) to all five of Beethoven’s Piano concertos. The study scores can now also be purchasedindividually.The musical text reflects a meticulous examination of every surviving source resulting in Urtext editions at the highest possible level. The study scores are supplemented by introductions by Beethoven scholar Barry Cooper on the genesis of the concertos as well as forewords by the renowned editor Jonathan Del Mar with descriptions of the sources and the editorial method.

Work for Piano and Orchestra premiered by the Netherlands Radio Chamber Orchestra.