Concerto!  If you like virtuoso playing, try these ...

The list author says:
	"Fiery, demonic and audacious all rolled into one in the Sinfonia Concertante.  Coupled with the other music on this CD makes this a must have."

The list author says:
	"The gold standard of virtuoso playing, No.2 & 3 are works that most professional pianists have to be able to play on the concert circuit"

The list author says:
	"Some of the best known clarinet concertos.  Highly accessible and enjoyable to listen to, but very difficult for the soloist to play!"

The list author says:
	"Unmissable - both works full of orchestral and piano virtuosity.  If you ever get the chance to see the Prokofiev No3 live, then go and see it.  You'll be on the edge of your seat by the end!"

The list author says:
	"This is a new addition to this list and has to be mentioned because the works on this CD are rarely performed, but deserve to be heard especially in the hands of these two fabulous soloists"

The list author says:
	"Extremely innovative approach to concerto writing by Nielsen, very difficult to play for the soloist.  This CD is also a good intro to the composer's music."

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	"Mozart is the "father" of the piano concerto as we know it, and as well as a composer he was known throughout Europe as a master performer on the keyboard.  Uchida playes these works masterfully."

The list author says:
	"Kempff's performances are hard to beat"

The list author says:
	"The Brahms and Tchaikovsky are my favourites on this CD, and Perlman is a legend!"

The list author says:
	"The bassoon isn't heard much as solo instrument.  It's very hard to play and these works bring out the best from this essential orchestral instrument.  Perkins (the soloist) plays warmly & skillfully"

The list author says:
	"This set is an excellent collection of 20th Century concerto, masterfully written by Shostakovich. The soloists here are all in top form."

The list author says:
	"The Copland concerto starts the proceedings with classical poise & serenity, soon followed by the jazzy side of the clarinet: fun, foot tapping, mind-boggling virtuoso playing, all rolled into one CD."

The list author says:
	"A famous guitar concerto, played by one of the most famous classical guitar player and one of the most highly acclaimed conductors of our time.  The coupling with the Takemitsu is an inspired contrast"

The list author says:
	"No 2 is my personal favourite, but No1 is the famous one!"

The list author says:
	"OK this one doesn't have any concertos as such, but the virtuoso clarinet ensemble on this CD and the way they bring the music to life, in my opinion warrants including the CD in this list!"

The list author says:
	"Excellent recording and interpretation of Mozart's clarinet masterpieces."

The list author says:
	"Mendelssohn piano concertos, played with gusto and bravado."

The list author says:
	"I love this album from start to finish. Fresh and inspired playing."

The list author says:
	"Elegance and virtuosity"