Tristian is bringing Mozart's Concerto No. 21 in C major, Kochel 467. Another beautiful, classical concerto. The first theme of this concerto is so bright and cheerful. To get to the second theme, Mozart takes is through a transition in minor. Sets up the second theme really nicely. Tristan looks very comfortable at the piano and the ensemble with the orchestra is fluent. From the pianist, Mozart demands absolute clarity; he is completely transparent. There isn't anything to catch you in the music; everything has to be there and it has to be even and accurate. One element that Mozart employs in his music to move it forwards is to push the music through a circle-of-fifths progression with suspensions. Love those passages. Tristan's finger work was wonderful.
The beautiful second movement is underway. It is an andante. In this movement, we will get a flips into Mozart's operatic writing prowess. Truly, this movement is like Amaris for soprano. Sweet, solo melody line above a chordal accompaniment. This operatic effect is further heightened by the back-as-forth between the piano and orchestra. Elegant performance.
The fun-loving Mozart has returned in the third movement marked Allegro vivace assai. The primary theme in this movement is sprightly and active. As in the first movement, a light and quick touch is necessary and Tristan is giving us that. Worthy of note, this third movement contains a brief cadenza. Well played and well chosen piece. Tristan!
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