Piano Concertos Nos. 4 & 5 "Emperor"

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Koninklijk Concertgebouworkest & Bernard Haitink & Claudio Arrau

Piano Concertos Nos. 4 & 5 'Emperor' are piano concertos by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed in 1806 and 1809 respectively. They sit at the transition from Classical to early Romantic style, featuring virtuosic piano writing set against orchestral textures, innovative use of harmony and form, and exemplify developments in Beethoven's mature concerto approach.
First released: 24th September 2000

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 4 in G major, Op. 58: I. Allegro moderato
    19:29
  2. 2.
    Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 4 in G major, Op. 58: II. Andante con moto
    5:30
  3. 3.
    Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 4 in G major, Op. 58: III. Rondo. Vivace
    10:20
  4. 4.
    Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 5 in E-flat major, Op. 73 "Emperor": I. Allegro
    20:41
  5. 5.
    Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 5 in E-flat major, Op. 73 "Emperor": II. Adagio un poco mosso
    8:03
  6. 6.
    Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 5 in E-flat major, Op. 73 "Emperor": III. Rondo. Allegro
    10:45

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