1.1 Piano Concerto No.5 in E Flat Major, Op.73 ' Emperor' - I Allegro (Beethoven)
1.2 Piano Concerto No.5 in E Flat Major, Op.73 ' Emperor' - II Adagio Un Poco Mosso (Beethoven)
1.3 Piano Concerto No.5 in E Flat Major, Op.73 ' Emperor' - III Rondo (Allegro) (Beethoven)
1.4 Concerto in D Major for Piano ; Orchestra - I Allegro Ma Non Troppo (Beethoven)
1.5 Concerto in D Major for Piano ; Orchestra - II Larghetto (Beethoven)
1.6 Concerto in D Major for Piano ; Orchestra - III Rondo (Beethoven)
Description:
Decca. 2004.
The CD "Klavierkonzert 5/Violinkonzert (Arr. für Klavier)" presents a masterful interpretation of two iconic works from the classical repertoire, performed by renowned artists Alicia de Larrocha and Olli Mustonen under the baton of maestros Zubin Mehta and Jukka-Pekka Saraste. This release features Beethoven's majestic Piano Concerto No. 5 ("Emperor") alongside an imaginative piano arrangement of his celebrated Violin Concerto, offering listeners both tradition and innovation in one package. De Larrocha is widely regarded as one of the greatest pianists of her generation, known for her expressive touch and technical brilliance; Mustonen brings a unique perspective with his dual talents as pianist and conductor. The Australian Eloquence label is acclaimed for its high-quality reissues that make classic performances accessible to new audiences worldwide.
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN
Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major, Op. 73 ‘Emperor’
Alicia de Larrocha, piano
Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra
Zubin Mehta
Concerto in D major for Piano & Orchestra
(Arranged by the composer from the Violin Concerto, Op. 61)
Olli Mustonen, piano
Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie
Jukka-Pekka Saraste
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