Klavierkonzerte nos. 1-4, KV 37-41 cover

Klavierkonzerte nos. 1-4, KV 37-41

English Chamber Orchestra · 1987

57 min · 12 tracks · classical music

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Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental
52 /100
Lowland
Higher than 2% of albums we've rated

A polished account of four early, formula-bound concertos: the clear movement plans help the sequence hold together, but the writing offers limited individual character.

What we noticed

  • All four concertos use a three-movement fast–slow–fast plan, so the sequence repeatedly resets rather than building toward a single finale.
  • The two outer movements in each concerto are framed by an Andante; the four works proceed in catalogue order, from K. 37 to K. 41.
  • Barenboim supplies cadenzas in most movements where one is specified; the first movement of Concerto No. 3 is the exception, with a Mozart cadenza.
Composition 25% of the score
5/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
4/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Concerto no. 1 in F major, K. 37: I. Allegro 5:18
  • 2 Concerto no. 1 in F major, K. 37: II. Andante (cadenza: Barenboim) 4:50
  • 3 Concerto no. 1 in F major, K. 37: III. Rondo (cadenza: Barenboim) 5:12
  • 4 Concerto no. 2 in B-flat major, K. 39: I. Allegro spiritoso (cadenza: Barenboim) 5:10
  • 5 Concerto no. 2 in B-flat major, K. 39: II. Andante 6:15
  • 6 Concerto no. 2 in B-flat major, K. 39: III. Molto allegro 3:51
  • 7 Concerto no. 3 in D major, K. 40: I. Allegro maestoso (cadenza: Mozart) 5:14
  • 8 Concerto no. 3 in D major, K. 40: II. Andante 5:13
  • 9 Concerto no. 3 in D major, K. 40: III. Presto 2:25
  • 10 Concerto no. 4 in D major, K. 41: I. Allegro (cadenza: Barenboim) 5:19
  • 11 Concerto no. 4 in D major, K. 41: II. Andante 4:46
  • 12 Concerto no. 4 in D major, K. 41: III. Molto allegro (cadenza: Barenboim) 4:07

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