– Minnesota Orchestra – Alicia de Larrocha, piano – Edo De Waart, conductor – Nov. 29, 1986 – Part 1
– Minnesota Orchestra – Alicia de Larrocha, piano – Edo De Waart, conductor – Nov. 29, 1986 – Part 2
Another historic concert this week, featuring the legendary Spanish pianist Alicia de Larrocha, in performance with The Minnesota Orchestra, conducted by Edo de Waart. The concert was recorded live on November 29, 1986.
Here’s what’s on the players:
Part 1 (top player):
1. Vaughan-Williams: Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis
2. Beethoven: Piano Concerto Nr. 3 – w/De Larrocha
Part 2 (bottom player):
1. Roger Sessions: Symphony Nr. 6 (first Minnesota Orch. performance)
2. Brahms: Variations On A Theme by Haydn
This one ought to calm things down a bit. It’s Anti-Road Rage Wednesday, after all.
Enjoy.
The Sessions is a real rarity ! I love this composer. Larrocha is so a fantastic musician. Thanks Gordon !!