Piano Concerto no. 5 “Emperor” / Piano Sonata no. 22 in F major, op. 54

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Claudio Arrau & Alceo Galliera & Philharmonia Orchestra

Piano Concerto No. 5 "Emperor" and Piano Sonata No. 22 in F major, Op. 54 are works by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed in 1809 and 1804 respectively. The concerto exemplifies Beethoven's mature classical style with expansive orchestral architecture, virtuosic piano writing and broad thematic gestures, while the sonata displays concise formal design and harmonic adventurousness that mark its place between his middle- and late-period developments.
First released: 13th January 2023

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Piano Sonata no. 22 in F major, op. 54: I. In tempo d’un menuetto
    5:58
  2. 2.
    Piano Sonata no. 22 in F major, op. 54: II. Allegretto
    6:24
  3. 3.
    Piano Concerto no. 5 in E-flat major, op. 73 “Emperor”: I. Allegro
    20:29
  4. 4.
    Piano Concerto no. 5 in E-flat major, op. 73 “Emperor”: II. Adagio un poco mosso
    7:48
  5. 5.
    Piano Concerto no. 5 in E-flat major, op. 73 “Emperor”: III. Allegro – Più allegro
    10:45

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