Piano Concertos 4 & 5

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Sir Clifford Curzon & Wiener Philharmoniker & Hans Knappertsbusch

Piano Concertos 4 & 5 are two piano concertos by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed in 1805–06 and 1809 respectively. Rooted in the Classical tradition yet pointing towards the Romantic era, they feature intensified harmonic language, expanded dialogue between solo piano and orchestra and increased virtuosic demands, reflecting a pivotal stage in Beethoven's development of large-scale concerted works.
First released: 2000

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Piano Concerto no. 4 in G major: I. Allegro moderato
    18:42
  2. 2.
    Piano Concerto no. 4 in G major: II. Andante con moto
    5:03
  3. 3.
    Piano Concerto no. 4 in G major: III. Rondo: Vivace
    10:08
  4. 4.
    Piano Concerto no. 5 in E-flat major, op. 73 "Emperor": I. Allegro
    19:59
  5. 5.
    Piano Concerto no. 5 in E-flat major, op. 73 "Emperor": II. Adagio un poco mosso -
    8:16
  6. 6.
    Piano Concerto no. 5 in E-flat major, op. 73 "Emperor": III. Rondo: Allegro
    10:42

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