The Chopin Concertos

Daniel Barenboim marks his new affiliation with Decca and Deutsche Grammophon with his first-ever recording of Chopin's piano concertos. He is accompanied by the Berlin Staatskapelle under Andris Nelsons, captured live at the Ruhr Piano Festival in July 2010. This release coincides with the 60th anniversary of Daniel Barenboim's performing debut. Works on This Recording 1. Concerto for Piano no 1 in E minor, B 53/Op. 11 by Frédéric Chopin ■ Performer: Daniel Barenboim (Piano) ■ Conductor: Andris Nelsons ■ Orchestra / Ensemble: Berlin State Opera Orchestra ■ Period: Romantic ■ Written: 1830; Poland 2. Concerto for Piano no 2 in F minor, B 43/Op. 21 by Frédéric Chopin ■ Performer: Daniel Barenboim (Piano) ■ Conductor: Andris Nelsons ■ Orchestra / Ensemble: Berlin State Opera Orchestra ■ Period: Romantic ■ Written: 1829-1830; Poland