Francesco Piemontesi, conductor Manfred Honeck, and the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig come together in a new recording of Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 83 & 3 Intermezzi, Op.117. This concerto transcends the traditional form, blending symphonic grandeur with virtuosic brilliance and moments of intimate chamber-like dialogue between piano and orchestra. Piemontesi’s sensitive playing and Honeck’s precise, passionate leadership create a richly detailed and moving interpretation of one of Brahms’s greatest masterpieces.

Alongside the concerto are Brahms’ Three Intermezzi, Op. 117 – quiet, reflective pieces that offer a window into the composer’s most personal thoughts. Francesco Piemontesi, one of today’s most-cherished pianists, presents the fifth release in his exclusive collaboration with Pentatone following the widely praised Schoenberg, Messiaen & Ravel, also available at NativeDSD.

Francesco Piemontesi, Piano
Gewandhausorchester Leipzig
Manfred Honeck, Conductor