Mozart’s Favorite Piano Concertos
Date & Time
Artists
David Hayes conductor
Mikhail Voskresensky piano
Program
Higdon Soliloquy
Mozart Piano Concerto No. 9 in E-flat major, K. 271 “Jeunehomme”
Mozart Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor, K. 466
Mozart composed most of his piano concertos to highlight his pianistic virtuosity. Two of his personal favorites included the spirited “Jeunehomme” and the melodramatic Concerto No. 20 in D minor. Mikhail Voskresensky, a famous Russian pianist and music pedagogue who left Russia for the United States in 2022 to protest against the invasion of Ukraine, will perform both concertos. Jennifer Higdon’s Soliloquy will complete the program.
Venue
Perelman Theater
The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
300 S Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Duration