Piano Concertos nos. 4 & 5

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Walter Gieseking & Philharmonia Orchestra & Alceo Galliera

Piano Concertos Nos. 4 and 5 are piano concertos by Ludwig van Beethoven, completed in 1806 and 1809 respectively. They belong to Beethoven's middle period and combine Classical concerto forms with expanded orchestral textures, striking contrasts of mood, adventurous harmonic language and prominent virtuosic piano writing, reflecting a shift in his compositional approach to the concerto genre.
First released: 1989

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58: I. Allegro moderato
    16:45
  2. 2.
    Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58: II. Andante con moto
    5:04
  3. 3.
    Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58: III. Rondo. Vivace
    9:40
  4. 4.
    Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major, Op. 73 "Emperor": I. Allegro
    19:07
  5. 5.
    Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major, Op. 73 "Emperor": II. Adagio un poco mosso
    7:09
  6. 6.
    Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major, Op. 73 "Emperor": III. Rondo. Allegro
    10:13

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