Robert Schumann's Piano Concerto in A minor is not a traditional virtuoso showpiece but a cooperative venture between the soloist and the orchestra. This new relationship transported the piano concerto into the realm of symphonic music. German musicologist Wulf Konold explains special composition features using concert footage of Argentinean pianist Martha Argerich. Riccardo Chailly conducts the Gewandhausorchester.

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Piano Concerto in A Minor Introduction (1:39) -- "Piano Concerto in A Minor" Premier (1:02) -- Piano Virtuosity (1:50) -- New Artistic Expression (1:12) -- Allegro Affettuoso Movement (3:01) -- Fantasy Structure (2:11) -- Cadenza (1:37) -- Davidsbund Society (2:16) -- Intermezzo Movement (2:24) -- Composing with Clara (1:47) -- Marriage to Clara (2:13) -- Allegro Vivace Movement (1:39) -- Finale Elements (1:33) -- "Piano Concerto in A Minor" Legacy (1:25) -- Credits: Discovering Masterpieces of Classical Music: Schumann (Documentary) (0:42).