Rhapsody on a Theme by Paganini Op.72 (2001)

for piano and orchestra

c. 20'00"

in one movement (listen to sample)

Commissioned by the Board of the Indianapolis Symphony in honor of Raymond Leppard's 10 years as music director of the Indianapolis Symphony

First Performance: May 23rd, 2001; Stephen Hough, piano; The Indianapolis Symphony; Raymond Leppard, conductor

Published by Theodore Presser Company | Pno Red. #410-41335

Reviews:
"The performances were all great fun, especially Liebermann's acerbic take on Paganini."

Andrew Adler, The Louisville Courier-Journal

"One of the finest pieces I've heard among American concertos."

The Indianapolis Star