Piano Concertos no. 3 & 4

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich & David Zinman & Yefim Bronfman

Piano Concertos Nos. 3 and 4 are piano concertos by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed in 1800–1803 and 1805–1806 respectively. Both works blend Classical-era concerto structures with emerging Romantic expressiveness, with No. 3 emphasising a dramatic C minor character and inventive solo writing while No. 4 showcases a more lyrical piano–orchestra dialogue and marks a development in Beethoven's concerto style during his middle period.
First released: 23rd May 2005

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37: I. Allegro con brio
    16:00
  2. 2.
    Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37: II. Largo
    9:09
  3. 3.
    Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37: III. Rondo. Allegro
    9:07
  4. 4.
    Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58: I. Allegro moderato
    18:25
  5. 5.
    Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58: II. Andante con moto
    4:24
  6. 6.
    Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58: III. Rondo. Vivace
    9:51

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