Pianist Jan Lisiecki praises Edvard Grieg's popular Piano Concerto, describing its evocative depiction of Norwegian landscapes. Alain Altinoglu conducts this romantic program, featuring Dvořák's nature-inspired "In Nature" overture and Brahms' Symphony No. 2, known as his "Pastoral." Lisiecki's light and transparent interpretation avoids ostentation, aiming to inspire rather than impress.
Pianist Jan Lisiecki praises Edvard Grieg's popular Piano Concerto, describing its evocative depiction of Norwegian landscapes. Alain Altinoglu conducts this romantic program, featuring Dvořák's nature-inspired "In Nature" overture and Brahms' Symphony No. 2, known as his "Pastoral." Lisiecki's light and transparent interpretation avoids ostentation, aiming to inspire rather than impress.
Brahms is known for being serious, but his Symphony No. 2 sounds relaxed and natural. However, he found its melancholy unbearable. This deceptive idyll, typical of Brahms, always hints at doubt and mystery. In contrast, Grieg's Piano Concerto in A minor is a purely romantic soundscape of his Norwegian homeland, with a touch of bearable melancholy. Even the coolest Northerner knows how to melt hearts.
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