Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1 – Grieg Piano Concerto

These are two of the most popular piano concertos ever composed, two pieces that have been performed and recorded hundreds of times, and yet are still compellingly attractive for every new generation of musicians and music lovers. Both Tchaikovsky and Grieg had strong ties with their respective motherlands, both were inspired by the folk music of their countries and one can hear this in every note of these works. For me they represent the most important sides of our existence, such as beauty, contemplation of the natural world and the distinctive resonance of the culture of different lands.
Denis Kozhukhin