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André Watts, Piano

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André Watts burst upon the music world at the age of 16 when Leonard Bernstein chose him to make his debut with the New York Philharmonic in their Young People's Concerts, broadcast nationwide on CBS-TV. Only two weeks later, Bernstein asked him to substitute at the last minute for the ailing Glenn Gould in performances of Liszt's E-flat Concerto with the New York Philharmonic, thus launching his career in storybook fashion. More than 45 years later, André Watts remains one of today's most ...

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Rachmaninov: Concerto for Piano no 2 in C minor, Op. 18

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Composer: Sergei Rachmaninov

Artist: André Watts (Piano)

Conductor: Andrew Litton

Ensemble: Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra

I - Moderato (11:36)

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II - Adagio sostenuto (11:40)

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III - Allegro scherzando (12:15)

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Beethoven: Concerto for Piano no 5 in E flat major, Op. 73 "Emperor"

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Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven

Artist: André Watts (Piano)

Conductor: Andreas Delfs

Venue: Ohio Theatre (Columbus)

Recording Date: Fri 22 Jan 2010

I - Allegro (20:39)

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II - Adagio un poco mosso (7:10)

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III - Rondo: Allegro (10:50)

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Beethoven: Concerto for Piano no 4 in G major, Op. 58

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Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven

Artist: André Watts (Piano)

Conductor: Jaime Laredo

Ensemble: New York String Orchestra

Venue: Carnegie Hall (New York)

Recording Date: Mon 28 Dec 2207

I - Allegro moderato (19:39)

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II - Andante con moto (5:17)

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III - Rondo: Vivace (10:42)

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