Giuseppe Martucci - Piano Concerto No. 2, Op. 66 (1885)

Giuseppe Martucci (Capua, 6 January 1856 – Naples, 1 June 1909) was an Italian composer, conductor, pianist and teacher. As a composer and teacher he was influential in reviving Italian interest in non-operatic music. As a conductor he helped to introduce Wagner’s operas to Italy and also gave important early concerts of English music there. Piano Concerto No.2 in B♭ minor, Op. 66 (1884-1885) Dedication: Doctor Filippo Filippi 1, Allegro giusto (0:00) 2, Larghetto (G♭ major) (22:50) 3. Allegro con spirito (33:16) Carlo Bruno, piano and the Orchestra Filarmonica della Scala, Milano, conducted by Riccardo Muti. Recorded in 1996.