Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Piano Concertos Nos. 25 & 26 (Alim Beisembayev)

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Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Piano Concerto No. 25 in C Major, KV 503
• Piano Concerto No. 26 in D Major, KV 537 "Coronation Concerto"

Alim Beisembayev, piano

ORF Radio Symphonieorchester Wien

Howard Griffiths, conductor

Date: 2026

Label: Alpha Classics

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Alim Beisembayev appears on the 14th volume of the Next Generation Mozart Soloists, performing two of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s late piano concertos under conductor Howard Griffiths. The program features Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major, K. 488, and Piano Concerto No. 25 in C major, K. 503, composed in 1786 and 1786–1787 respectively, often regarded among Mozart’s most mature orchestral works. Beisembayev highlights their blend of majesty, lyricism, and operatic character, while also emphasizing the music’s inherent purity and simplicity. The recording reflects a stylistic approach that balances interpretative restraint with expressive clarity, aligning with Mozart’s aesthetic of elegance, innocence, and emotional directness.

Alim Beisembayev is an internationally acclaimed pianist born in Kazakhstan in 1998, who began his training in Kazakhstan and Russia before studying at the Purcell School for Young Musicians and later at the Royal Academy of Music and Royal College of Music, where he completed advanced performance diplomas under Vanessa Latarche. He rose to prominence after winning First Prize at the 2021 Leeds International Piano Competition, followed by major appearances including a celebrated last-minute debut at the BBC Proms with the BBC Symphony Orchestra. His career has since expanded to collaborations with leading orchestras worldwide, critically acclaimed recordings such as Liszt’s Transcendental Études, and performances at major venues including Carnegie Hall and the Concertgebouw.

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