The Piano Concerto by Moritz Moszkowski (1854-1925), written for the outstanding virtuoso Josef Hofmann, has everything you’d want to listen in a Romantic Concerto except for unforgettable themes and genius. That might seem like a lot missing, but there’s a lot left, too, particularly the stimulating virtuoso piano writing and the sparkling orchestration. If you don’t insist on masterworks all the time, this Concerto may be a lot of fun. Not so for the multinational suite, which is a group of rather feeble imitations of national styles. (The Hungarian finale sounds as much like a can-can as a csardas.) Pawlik plays with beauteous tone and a great deal of impulse, and the orchestra and recording are first-rate. –Leslie Gerber
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful.
 Bravo Moszkowski
By Mike Shakinovsky
Naxos has done it again. They have brought to the the listening room a very splendid recording of the Moszkowski piano concerto. Markus Pawlik caresses the keyboard to produce a soulfully lyrical rendering of this magnificent and seldom heard romantic gem. There are other recordings, i.e. with Michael Ponti (VOX), Piers Lane (Hyperion) et al, (which are also very good) however, pleasure and value for money, this is the one to buy. The CD also includes a little known work “From Foreign Lands”, Op.23. Another success story by Moszkowski (and Naxos)!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful.
Inexpensive but wonderful addition to the catalog!
By mahlerii@aol.com
For those not wanting to invest in the Hyperion recording by Piers Lane of this wonderful work, this CD will do nicely. Although the performers sometimes go over-the-top in this recording, the music suits it perfectly. Bright and vivid recording. Pianist and orchestra are top-notch.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful.
 Fairly unknown romantic music redescovered
By A
This was a composer completely unknown to me and I was surprised to discover that romantic pianomusic is more than Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninov. Maybe there is not as many memorable tunes as there is in the more familiar music by the above mentioned, but it is confidently put together and orchestrated. The shorter dancepieces inspired by different countries are equally charming and enjoyable.
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