Piano Concerto no. 5 / Choral Fantasia

This release is a classical composition pairing by Ludwig van Beethoven, dating from 1808–1809. It juxtaposes a large-scale virtuosic piano concerto with a dramatic choral-orchestral fantasia, showcasing Beethoven's movement from late-Classical clarity toward early-Romantic expansiveness and his interest in combining solo, orchestral and vocal forces in public concert works.