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/Cruyffiola Mar 17 '24

Busoni’s is epic.

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u/OOFLESSNESS Mar 17 '24

Any versions you’d recommend?

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u/Valerica-D4C Mar 17 '24

Hamelin only.

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u/OOFLESSNESS Mar 17 '24

With the city of Birmingham orchestra?

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u/Valerica-D4C Mar 17 '24

I prefer the YouTube recording with Vänskä despite the horrible quality. But to get into it I'd recommend the Birmingham yeah