Thomas Tellefsen: Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor, Op. 15

It is my express wish that any and all monies I might receive from publication of this video be forwarded to the performers instead. If they, a label, or any holder of copyright desire the removal of this video please contact me. Thomas Dyke Acland Tellefsen (1823-1874) Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor, Op. 15 I. Allegro moderato 0:00 II. Adagio 12:12 III. Finale: Mouvement de Tarantella 18:19 Einar Steen-Nøkleberg, piano Trondheim Symphony Orchestra Terje Mikkelsen, conductor Thomas Dyke Acland Tellefsen (1823 - 1874) was a Norwegian pianist and composer. As a composer Tellefsen wrote solo piano works, two piano concertos, and chamber music. He dedicated many of his compositions to the Polish, Russian, and French aristocracy. He was the youngest of six siblings, born in Trondheim, Norway, where he studied with his father, the organist Johan Christian Tellefsen (1774–1857), and with Ole Andreas Lindeman. Thomas gave his first public concert in his home town in the spring of 1842. Shortly after, he went to Paris, where he became the pupil of his compatriot Charlotte Thygeson, and later attended some of Friedrich Kalkbrenner&classes. During the years 1844 to 1847, he was taught periodically by Frédéric Chopin, who also became his personal friend and had considerable influence on his musical taste, style of playing, and compositions. Duchess Marcelina Czartoryska took him to the Hôtel Lambert in Paris, where he made his debut as a pianist with great success on 29 April...