Show notes
This week’s program features piano concertos by John La Montaine and Carlos Chávez, with performances by Ramon Salvatore and Jorge Federico Osorio, respectively.Playlist:JOHN LA MONTAINE (1920–2013)Piano Concerto No. 4, Op. 59 (1989) (28:51)I. Very slow, mysterious — Bold and rhythmicII. Gently flowing, soaringly lyricalIII. Slow — Moderate, incisive From Chicago Concertos: Piano Concertos by Rudolph Ganz and John La MontaineCedille Records CDR 90000 028 (Tracks 5–7)Ramon Salvatore, pianoSlovak Radio SymphonyPaul Freeman, conductorCARLOS CHÁVEZ (1989–1978)Piano Concerto (1940)I. Largo non troppo — Allegro agitato (20:17)From Carlos Chávez Piano ConcertoCedille Records CDR 90000 140 (Track 1)Jorge Federico Osorio, pianoOrquesta Sinfónica Nacional de MéxicoCarlos Miguel Prieto, conductor