Van Cliburn Performs Grieg’s Piano Concerto
Star Soloists • 30-Jan-1976
In this 1976 performance, storied pianist Van Cliburn joins musical giant Andre Previn for Grieg’s beloved Piano Concerto, a virtuosic work with one of the most recognizable openings in the repertoire.
GRIEG (1843–1907)
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in A minor, Op. 16 (1868)
1. Allegro moderato
2. Adagio
3. Allegro moderato molto e marcato
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