Paisiello: Piano Concertos Nos. 2, 5, 6 & 8

This 1994 recording presents Giovanni Paisiello's Piano Concerto No. 2 — I. Allegro giusto, performed by Pietro Spada and Orchestra da Camera di Santa Cecilia. Firm keyboard articulation and quick orchestral replies give the opening a polished momentum for period drama and romance.

Recorded in 1994, Giovanni Paisiello's Piano Concerto No. 2 — II. Largo is performed by Pietro Spada and Orchestra da Camera di Santa Cecilia. Broad solo phrases over restrained accompaniment suit ceremonial scenes and dignified reflection.

Pietro Spada and Orchestra da Camera di Santa Cecilia recorded Giovanni Paisiello's Piano Concerto No. 2 — III. Allegro assai in 1994. Flowing exchanges between soloist and orchestra keep the finale light, fitting wedding scenes and elegant celebration.

This 1994 recording presents Giovanni Paisiello's Piano Concerto No. 5 — I. Allegro moderato, performed by Pietro Spada and Orchestra da Camera di Santa Cecilia. Balanced motion and spacious phrasing suit panoramic period scenes and refined social occasions.

Recorded in 1994, Giovanni Paisiello's Piano Concerto No. 5 — II. Largo — Allegro is performed by Pietro Spada and Orchestra da Camera di Santa Cecilia. The contrast between a weighty Largo and a more active Allegro suits remembrance, romance and autumnal drama.

Pietro Spada and Orchestra da Camera di Santa Cecilia recorded Giovanni Paisiello's Piano Concerto No. 6 — I. Allegro con spirito in 1994. Spirited piano entries and responsive orchestral accents suit purposeful historical montage and dramatic transition.

This 1994 recording presents Giovanni Paisiello's Piano Concerto No. 6 — II. Largo, performed by Pietro Spada and Orchestra da Camera di Santa Cecilia. Long-breathed melody and gentle accompaniment create a private space for romance and quiet intrigue.

Recorded in 1994, Giovanni Paisiello's Piano Concerto No. 6 — III. Rondò — Moderato is performed by Pietro Spada and Orchestra da Camera di Santa Cecilia. Rounded rondo returns and a relaxed pulse suit playful storytelling, childhood scenes and spring imagery.

Pietro Spada and Orchestra da Camera di Santa Cecilia recorded Giovanni Paisiello's Piano Concerto No. 8 — I. Allegro in 1994. Bright solo-orchestral dialogue gives the movement an open theatrical drive for comedy and period romance.

This 1994 recording presents Giovanni Paisiello's Piano Concerto No. 8 — II. Andantino, performed by Pietro Spada and Orchestra da Camera di Santa Cecilia. Compact lyrical phrases and measured motion suit intimate period romance and understated retrospection.

Recorded in 1994, Giovanni Paisiello's Piano Concerto No. 8 — III. Rondò is performed by Pietro Spada and Orchestra da Camera di Santa Cecilia. Clear rondo refrains and lively keyboard motion suit spring scenes, romantic resolution and graceful closing titles.