Piano Concertos nos. 2 & 4

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & John Lill & Royal Scottish National Orchestra & Sir Alexander Gibson

Piano Concertos Nos. 2 and 4 are orchestral works for solo piano and orchestra by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed in 1795 and 1806 respectively. They occupy different positions in his output, with the earlier concerto retaining Classical-era clarity and virtuosic charm while the later concerto emphasises a more conversational soloist-orchestra interplay, expanded harmonic language and greater introspection that point toward his middle-period innovations.
First released: 1975

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 19: I. Allegro con brio
    13:59
  2. 2.
    Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 19: II. Adagio
    9:39
  3. 3.
    Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 19: III. Rondo. Molto allegro
    6:14
  4. 4.
    Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58: I. Allegro moderato
    18:56
  5. 5.
    Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58: II. Andante con moto
    5:25
  6. 6.
    Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58: III. Rondo. Vivace
    9:49

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