Symphony of Joy

Franciszek Lessel is one of the most enigmatic Polish composers. An extraordinarily talented pianist and an up-and-coming composer, he suddenly gave up his musical career to pursue an entirely different line of work unrelated to music. He composed six symphonies, but only a fragment of one – the Finale molto presto – has survived to our time. Yet even this fragment astonishes with its energy and the ease of its musical narrative. After all, Lessel was a student of none other than Haydn.

Anyway, we will remain within the circle of Viennese classics. We will also hear Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's "Piano Concerto in F major, KV 459." This sparkling, colourful piece is a true gem of classical music, delighting with its intimate dialogue between the piano and orchestra. The work quickly gained popularity to such an extent that the composer himself performed it at the coronation of Leopold II.