This Lucerne Festival Historic Performances edition provides a reencounter with two outstanding pianists of the 20th century. Paired with Haskil’s Mozart is recording by the...

This Lucerne Festival Historic Performances edition provides a reencounter with two outstanding pianists of the 20th century. Paired with Haskil’s Mozart is recording by the French pianist Robert Casadesus of Beethoven’s heroic Piano Concerto No. 5. This live performance remains captivating thanks to Casadesus’ radiant virtuosity and the intense intimacy between conductor and soloist.