Type: Classical Music
Program: Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 26 in D major, K. 537 “Coronation”
Conductor: Daniel Barenboim
Orchestra: Staatskapelle Berlin
Location: Siemens Villa, Berlin, Germany
Year: 2014

Radiant, ceremonial, yet still with theatrical flair, this is Mozart's grand public voice. Often called the “Coronation” Concerto, it opens with a sense of occasion. Bright, confident, and celebratory. The piano enters as a brilliant partner, embellishing the musical conversation. The slow movement brings an intimate kind of poise and expressiveness until the spirit of festivity returns. The finale sparkles with wit and elegance, the piano dancing through variations with charming virtuosity.