Type: Orchestra
Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonie
Conductor: Sir Simon Rattle
Pianist: Mitsuko Uchida
Year: 2006

In this mesmerizing performance, Sir Simon Rattle conducts Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor. Uchida's interpretation is forceful yet delicate, encapsulating the concerto's dramatic intensity and lyrical beauty. During the Larghetto, her expressive touch conveys delightful emotion, and the Rondo concludes with a playful, spirited flourish. As to be expected, Rattle's precise leadership of the orchestra facilitates a balanced dialogue between the pianist and the ensemble.