[EvaBaron]

As already mentioned by some, Hummel sticks out for me here as well. His A minor concerto is one of my favourite piano concertos and instead of the usually recommended Hough/Thomson I prefer an HIP performance with Alessandro Commellato on the fortepiano with Solemente Naturali conducted by Didier Talpain. The energy & passion of that performance is unrivalled, and the orchestra plays wonderfully and especially the period horns sound amazing. It’s the only HIP performance where I prefer it over the recordings with modern orchestra

 

[EvaBaron]

I listened to Hummel's Piano Concerto No. 2 and liked it! All except for the opening orchestral tutti that was unengaging. Once the piano had entered smoothly, all was well. No longer need I think of Hummel as a composer mainly to be brought in for thin areas of the repertoire -- such as septets.

Interesting, the opening orchestral tutti is one of my absolute favourite opening tutti’s of any concerto. Maybe this recording will change your mind?