Piano Concertos nos. 4, 5 “Emperor”

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Hans Richter-Haaser & Philharmonia Orchestra & István Kertész

Piano Concertos Nos. 4 and 5 are two piano concertos by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed in 1805-1809. They occupy a pivotal place between his early and middle periods, contrasting the Fourth's introspective, conversational interplay between soloist and orchestra with the Fifth's broad, heroic gestures and expansive orchestral textures, and together they illustrate Beethoven's development of piano virtuosity and concerto form.
First released: 1994

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Concerto for Piano and Orchestra no. 4 in G major, op. 58: I. Allegro moderato
    18:17
  2. 2.
    Concerto for Piano and Orchestra no. 4 in G major, op. 58: II. Andante con moto
    5:43
  3. 3.
    Concerto for Piano and Orchestra no. 4 in G major, op. 58: III. Rondo. Vivace
    9:52
  4. 4.
    Concerto for Piano and Orchestra no. 5 in E-flat major, op. 73 “Emperor”: I. Allegro
    20:37
  5. 5.
    Concerto for Piano and Orchestra no. 5 in E-flat major, op. 73 “Emperor”: II. Adagio un poco mosso
    7:49
  6. 6.
    Concerto for Piano and Orchestra no. 5 in E-flat major, op. 73 “Emperor”: III. Rondo. Allegro
    10:06

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