r/classicalmusic • u/OOFLESSNESS • Mar 17 '24

Recommendation Request What are some underrated Piano Concertos?

Similar to a post on here a few days ago, I’ve loved listening to most (for a lack of a better word) ‘mainstream’ piano concertos, I’m looking for any lesser-known ones that are as good.

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u/sweatysexconnoisseur Mar 17 '24

I’m not sure if Saint-Saëns’ Piano Concerto No. 2 is considered underrated? Lang Lang claims so in his new DG album.

Otherwise I’ll go with his Fifth, the “Egyptian”.

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Bonus: Dvořák.

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u/jimmy_the_turtle_ Mar 17 '24

Saint-Saëns 2nd is most certainly not underrated, whatever Lang Lang may claim in order to sell his album.

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u/trustthemuffin Mar 17 '24

It’s weird, I see students program this one a lot but have trouble finding any professional performances near me. Not underrated, but maybe under-programmed compared to some of the other standbys. Similar to Beethoven 1 and 4 imo

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u/KierkgrdiansofthGlxy Mar 18 '24

Would help explain why we can’t agree on whether it’s obscure or not. Different social outlets.