Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Famous Piano Concertos (Klara Würtz; Derek Han)

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Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Piano Concerto No. 9 in G Major, K. 271 "Jeunehomme"
• Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K. 467
• Piano Concerto No. 17 in G Major, K. 453
• Piano Concerto No. 20 in D Minor, K. 466
• Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major, K. 488
• Piano Concerto No. 27 in B-Flat Major, K. 595

Klara Würtz, piano

Prima La Musica

Dirk Vermeulen, conductor

Derek Han, piano

Philharmonia Orchestra

Paul Freeman, conductor

Compilation: 2026

Label: Brilliant Classics

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Klára Würtz (born 1965) is a Hungarian-born, Amsterdam-based pianist recognized for her extensive international career since the early 1990s. A child prodigy, she studied at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music with prominent teachers including Zoltán Kocsis and György Kurtág. Prize wins at the Ettore Pozzoli and Dublin International Piano Competitions helped launch her career, leading to acclaimed performances across Europe and North America. Würtz is especially noted for her interpretations of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, whose complete piano sonatas she recorded, alongside a broad repertoire spanning major Romantic and early modern composers.

Derek Han (1957–2021) was a leading American pianist known for his clarity, technical precision, and wide-ranging repertoire. Initially recognized for his interpretations of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Joseph Haydn, and Ludwig van Beethoven concertos—many of which he recorded—he also performed works by composers such as Mendelssohn, Chopin, and Rachmaninov. A child prodigy from Columbus, Ohio, he studied at Juilliard School and trained with renowned teachers including Ilona Kabos. His 1977 victory at the Athens International Piano Competition launched an international career spanning major venues and collaborations. Alongside performing, he later pursued financial ventures while continuing to record and expand his artistic profile.