Piano Concertos 4 & 5 'Emperor'

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Emil Gilels & Leopold Ludwig & Philharmonia Orchestra

Piano Concertos Nos. 4 and 5 are piano concertos by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed in 1806 and 1809 respectively. Musically they bridge Beethoven's Classical roots and his emerging Romantic language, combining classical structures with expanded harmonic daring, conversational interplay between solo piano and orchestra, and a greater dramatic breadth that marks a turning point in his concerto writing.
First released: 2005

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Piano Concerto No.4 in G Op.58 - I: Allegro moderato
    17:58
  2. 2.
    Piano Concerto No.4 in G Op.58 - II: Andante con moto -
    5:26
  3. 3.
    Piano Concerto No.4 in G Op.58 - II: Rondo (Vivace)
    9:54
  4. 4.
    Piano Concerto No.5 in E flat Op.73, 'Emperor' - I: Allegro
    19:41
  5. 5.
    Piano Concerto No.5 in E flat Op.73, 'Emperor' - II: Adagio un poco mosso -
    9:15
  6. 6.
    Piano Concerto No.5 in E flat Op.73, 'Emperor' - III: Rondo (Allegro)
    10:20

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