Bortkiewicz - Piano Concerto No.3 "Per aspera ad astra", Op. 32 (Doniga, Porcelijn)

The 3rd Piano Concerto, written in 1926, is headed “Per aspera ad astra” (through hardship to the stars), which is presented in the gradual unfolding from a dark C minor to a high and luminous C major at the end of the work, including organ and bells, the affirmation of light conquering darkness. I. Grave - 00:09 II. Cadenza - 4:21 III. Andante - 6:12 IV. Lento, Maestoso, Solenne - 17:08 V. Moderato - 23:07 Stefan Doniga (piano), Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra and David Porcelijn (conductor)