Ludwig van Beethoven: Complete piano concertos [sound recording]
Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-18272021
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Krystian Zimerman, Sir Simon Rattle, and Ludwig van Beethoven: three exceptional musicians and five great piano concertos are brought together for a landmark recording. This release is among the biggest highlights to conclude the Beethoven anniversary celebrations. Over 30 years ago, in 1989, Krystian Zimerman and Leonard Bernstein recorded Beethoven's Piano Concertos Nos. 3, 4 and 5. They were united in their total dedication to music - in mind, heart and soul - resulting in an exceptional recording. Sadly, Bernstein died before the cycle was recorded in completion. Zimerman went on to conduct the remaining Concertos Nos. 1 and 2 from the keyboard in 1991. 'The impression Bernstein's approach to music made on me was very clear,' Zimerman says. 'He gave me the courage and confidence to be daring with my interpretations, trying out musical ideas that were completely new.'
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Ludwig van Beethoven: Complete piano concertos [sound recording] / composer, Ludwig van Beethoven.
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Deutsche Grammophon, 2021.
Collation:
3 CDs ; 4 3/4 in.
Performers:
Simon Rattle, conductor ; London Symphony Orchestra, orchestra ; Krystian Zimerman, piano.
Contents:
Piano concerto no. 1 in C major, op. 15. I. Allegro con brioPiano concerto no. 1 in C major, op. 15. II. LargoPiano concerto no. 1 in C major, op. 15. III. Rondo: AllegroPiano concerto no. 2 in B-flat major, op. 19. I. Allegro con brioPiano concerto no. 2 in B-flat major, op. 19. II. AdagioPiano concerto no. 2 in B-flat major, op. 19. III. Rondo: Molto allegroPiano concerto no. 3 in C minor, op. 37. I. Allegro con brioPiano concerto no. 3 in C minor, op. 37. II. LargoPiano concerto no. 3 in C minor, op. 37. III. Rondo: AllegroPiano concerto no. 4 in G major, op. 58. I. Allegro moderatoPiano concerto no. 4 in G major, op. 58. II. Andante con motoPiano concerto no. 4 in G major, op. 58. III. Rondo: VivacePiano concerto no. 5 in E-flat major, op. 73, 'Emperor'. I. AllegroPiano concerto no. 5 in E-flat major, op. 73, 'Emperor'. II. Adagio un poco mossoPiano concerto no. 5 in E-flat major, op. 73, 'Emperor'. III. Rondo: Allegro.
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1199545
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