Mozart on the Beach Paul Badura-Skoda

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 – 1791): Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 21 in C major, K 467:
• 1 I. Allegro maestoso (cadenza by P. Badura-Skoda) 15:05
• 2 II. Andante 05:44
• 3 III. Allegro vivace assai (cadenza by P. Badura-Skoda) 07:37
• Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 9 in E flat major, K 271:
• 4 I. Allegro 10:31
• 5 II. Andantino 11:11
• 6 III. Rondo: Presto (cadenzas by W.A. Mozart) 10:06
• 7 Adagio in C Major, K. 356 02:52
• Total Runtime 01:03:06

Info for Mozart on the Beach

Paul Badura-Skoda, worldwide renowned interpreter of Viennese classicism and thanks to the year of his birth, 1927, Austria's most senior active pianist, is releasing another new recording, following the trilogy of Mozart's piano sonatas (Gramola 98989-91).

In conjunction with the Cannes Symphony Orchestra (Orchestre régionale de Cannes Région Provence – Alpes – Cȏte d’Azur) under the direction of Wolfgang Dörner, Badura-Skoda presents his audience with timeless interpretations of Mozart's piano concertos No.9 - K271 Jeunehomme in E flat major, and No.21 - K467 Elvira Madigan in C major.

Paul Badura-Skoda, besides his performances, is also very proficient in musical theory and history of interpretation, which is proven by numerous publications and critical editions as well as the liner notes to most of his CDs, where Badura-Skoda most eloquently and entertainingly retraces the works’ history of origin and reception.

Paul Badura-Skoda, piano
Orchestre Régional de Cannes PACA
Wolfgang Dörner, conductor

Paul Badura-Skoda
is one of the most important pianists of our time. A legendary artist who has been heard in all the world´s greatest concert halls, and for years was the pianist who had the largest number of records available in the market. His musical personality is characterized by complete immersion in music, a passionate search for the essential, and a sense of artistic responsibility. It soon becomes evident to any listener that he loves music with every part of his being.

In 1945, Badura-Skoda entered the Vienna Conservatory, and two years later won first prize in the Austrian Music Competition and a scholarship which allowed him to study with Edwin Fischer. These years laid the foundation for Badura-Skoda´s artistic future. In 1949, Wilhelm Furtwängler and Herbert von Karajan became aware of Badura-Skoda´s outstanding talent, and invited him to play concerts. Practically overnight the young viennese became a world-famous artist.

Paul Badura-Skoda has recorded a vast repertoire – more than 200 LPs and dozens of compact discs including the complete cycles of the piano sonatas of Mozart, Beethoven and Schubert.

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