USSR State Symphony Orchestra
Evgeny Svetlanov, conductor
Evgeny Svetlanov began composing his Piano Concerto in 1961. After a long process of revision, the concerto ultimately took shape in a two-movement version, which the composer himself premiered fifteen years later as soloist.
Among Svetlanov’s most significant works, the concerto is deeply rooted in the Russian musical tradition, combining expressive lyricism with strong orchestral architecture. Its two movements form a coherent whole: a lyrical and reflective first movement in E major, followed by a dramatic second movement in C minor, built around a powerful dialogue between piano and orchestra.