Robert Schumann; Edvard Grieg - Piano Concertos (Reed Tetzloff)

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Composer: Robert Schumann; Edvard Grieg

• Schumann - Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54 (Intermediate Version)
• Grieg - Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 16

Reed Tetzloff, piano

Orchestre Philharmonique du Luxembourg

John Eliot Gardiner, conductor

Date: 2025

Label: Aparté

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Reed Tetzloff and Sir John Eliot Gardiner bring a fresh perspective to Schumann and Grieg’s piano concertos, exploring the full spectrum of Romantic expression from intimate reflection to triumphant grandeur. Their recording includes a rarely heard intermediate version of Schumann’s Concerto, shedding light on its evolution and Schumann’s creative dialogue with Clara, his artistic partner. Combining soloist and conductor roles with a shared passion for discovery, Tetzloff and Gardiner reveal a profound artistic affinity, delivering interpretations that are both deeply engaged and full of unexpected insights, offering listeners a renewed experience of this iconic repertoire.

Reed Tetzloff, born in Minneapolis, studied at Mannes College under Pavlina Dokovska, earning major awards including the Concerto and Nadia Reisenberg Competitions. He has performed internationally at venues such as the Berlin Philharmonie, Moscow Conservatory, Seoul Arts Center, and major halls across the U.S. and Europe. Praised for his artistic intelligence, technical mastery, and expressive range, Tetzloff has appeared with orchestras including the Cincinnati Symphony, Minnesota Orchestra, Prague Philharmonic, and Moscow Virtuosi, and collaborated with ensembles like Quatour Akilone and Orion String Quartet. His acclaimed recordings include Schumann, Ives, Beethoven, and the ongoing Beethoven concerto cycle with the Prague Philharmonic on Aparté.

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