BBC Music Magazine has selected Francesco Piemontesi’s latest recording, Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 2 & Three Intermezzi, Op. 117 as Concerto Choice in their January 2026 issue — also awarding it with 5 stars.
This stunning release — featuring Piemontesi with the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig under Manfred Honeck — has been praised by critics for its emotional depth, technical command, and musical insight.
Jessica Duchen, BBC Music Magazine critic, hailed the recording as “one of the most satisfying and inspiring Brahms performances that I’ve heard in a long time.”
