Geniuses all too often die too young : while the Austrian Mozart (1756-1791) died at 35, almost the same age as Marie-Antoinette (1755-1793), the Versailles-born Hyacinthe Jadin (1776-1800) perished from tuberculosis at just 24. A virtuoso pianist and inspired composer for his instrument, he left behind numerous sonatas and three concertos, fleeting testimonies to his immense, magnificently pre-romantic talent that had only just began to blossom. Here, his work is paired with those of the elder Mozart, united in the precociousness of their production and their death.

Justin Taylor, a rising star among the new generation of French pianists, interlinks these works through the dazzling effect they still have today, the extraordinary freshness of youth and inspiration !

Productions of the Royal Opera.

This program will be recorded on a CD to be released on the Château de Versailles Spectacles label.

First part: 30 mins

Louis-Emmanuel Jadin (1768-1853)

The Challenge: Opening

Wolfgang-Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

Piano Concerto No. 17 in G major (1784)

Allegro – Andante – Allegretto

Henri-Montan Berton (1767-1844)

The Delirium: Opening

Intermission

Second part: 30 mins

Hyacinthe Jadin (1776-1800)

Second concerto for the fortepiano (1796)

Allegro maestoso – Siciliano Larghetto – Rondo

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