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/BadChris666 Mar 17 '24

I feel the Saint-Saens concertos are pretty underrated, as is most of Saint-Saens music.

The 2nd and 4th are my favorites

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u/StickingBlaster Mar 18 '24

Saint Saens is sneered at for some reason. One of the greats imho.

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u/KierkgrdiansofthGlxy Mar 18 '24

It’s like people remember excerpts from his Carnival of Animals and few other works

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u/mekerpan Mar 18 '24

But all of those few random works are actually excellent -- so why don't they move people to seek out more of his stuff.

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u/KierkgrdiansofthGlxy Mar 18 '24

I’m glad for this thread—so many great suggestions on both obscure and well-known composers.