The 3rd Piano Concerto, written in 1926, is headed “Per aspera ad astra” (through hardship to the stars), which is presented in the gradual unfolding from a dark C minor to a high and luminous C major at the end of the work, including organ and bells, the affirmation of light conquering darkness. I. Grave - 00:09 II. Cadenza - 4:21 III. Andante - 6:12 IV. Lento, Maestoso, Solenne - 17:08 V. Moderato - 23:07 Stefan Doniga (piano), Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra and David Porcelijn (conductor)
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