Saint-Saëns: Piano Concertos 1-5

CD Details

Camille Saint-Saëns composed five piano concertos that showcase the Romantic era’s lyrical brilliance and virtuosic demands. Conductor Charles Dutoit leads the London Philharmonic Orchestra through all five works, beginning with the D Major concerto and concluding with the F Major fifth concerto, subtitled “The Egyptian.” The Second and Fourth concertos have long been favored by audiences, while the Fifth remains a showstopper capable of captivating listeners with its exotic flair and technical brilliance.

This two-disc CD set on the Decca label contains all five concertos, with runtimes spanning from the brief Third concerto at 14 minutes to the expansive First at nearly 30 minutes. The complete collection runs approximately two hours and 13 minutes, offering a comprehensive survey of Saint-Saëns’ contributions to the piano concerto repertoire. Acquire this used copy and explore these charming and spirited works at a fraction of retail cost.