Mozart Piano Concertos No. 20 in D Minor, K. 466, and No. 21 in C Major, K. 467

This guide to Mozart's two most popular piano concertos -- the D minor, K. 466, and the C major, K. 467 -- presents the historical background of the works, placing them within the context of Mozart's compositional and performance activities at a time when his reputation as both composer and pianist was at its peak. The special nature of the concerto, as both a form and genre, is explored through a selective survey of some of the approaches that various critics have taken in discussing...
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This guide to Mozart's two most popular piano concertos -- the D minor, K. 466, and the C major, K. 467 -- presents the historical background of the works, placing them within the context of Mozart's compositional and performance activities at a time when his reputation as both composer and pianist was at its peak. The special nature of the concerto, as both a form and genre, is explored through a selective survey of some of the approaches that various critics have taken in discussing Mozart's concertos. The concluding chapter discusses a wide range of issues of interest to modern performers.