Piano Concerto no. 5 "Emperor"/ Piano Concerto no. 4

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Stephen Kovacevich & London Symphony Orchestra & Sir Colin Davis

Piano Concertos Nos. 4 and 5 are concertos for piano and orchestra by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed in 1806 and 1809 respectively. Musically, No. 4 features an intimate, lyrical solo part and a conversational interplay between piano and orchestra that exemplifies Beethoven's middle-period experimentation, while No. 5 is broader and more expansive in scope with heroic gestures and increased orchestral prominence signalling his move toward a grander concerto style.
First released: 2011

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Piano Concerto no. 4 in G major, op. 58: I. Allegro moderato
    18:34
  2. 2.
    Piano Concerto no. 4 in G major, op. 58: II. Andante con moto
    5:30
  3. 3.
    Piano Concerto no. 4 in G major, op. 58: III. Rondo. Vivace
    9:08
  4. 4.
    Piano Concerto no. 5 in E-flat major, op. 73 "Emperor": I. Allegro
    20:33
  5. 5.
    Piano Concerto no. 5 in E-flat major, op. 73 "Emperor": II. Adagio un poco mosso
    9:08
  6. 6.
    Piano Concerto no. 5 in E-flat major, op. 73 "Emperor": III. Rondo. Allegro
    10:09

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