Beethoven: The Piano Concertos
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Beethoven: The Piano Concertos
Stephen Hough (piano), Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra / Hannu Lintu
[ Hyperion / 3 CD ]
Release Date: Friday 1 May 2020
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Hearing Stephen Hough over the course of one of music's most exhilarating odysseys is not an opportunity to be missed, especially when that odyssey encompasses the five piano concertos of Beethoven. Recorded following a cycle of live performances in Helsinki, this magnificent set is sure to be recognized as one of Hough's most important recordings
"This is a deeply rewarding and distinguished set of the Beethoven piano concertos. Stephen Hough, Hannu Lintu and the excellent FRSO are perceptive and stylish interpreters of the music....The performances have been captured in lovely clean and clear sound with just the right amount of hall ambience. The balance between the Bösendorfer piano and the orchestra is excellent as, indeed, is the internal orchestral balance. The booklet includes valuable notes by Beethoven expert Barry Cooper." MusicWeb Recommended
Tracks:
CD 1
Piano Concerto No 1 in C major Op 15 [33'18]
1 Allegro con brio [14'10]
2 Largo [10'17]
3 Rondo: Allegro [8'51]
Piano Concerto No 2 in B flat major Op 19 [28'17]
4 Allegro con brio [13'47]
5 Adagio [8'10]
6 Rondo: Allegro molto [6'20]
CD2
Piano Concerto No 3 in C minor Op 37 [36'37]
1 Allegro con brio [17'04]
2 Largo [10'03]
3 Rondo: Allegro [9'30]
Piano Concerto No 4 in G major Op 58 [35'08]
4 Allegro moderato [19'42]
5 Andante con moto [5'03]
6 Rondo: Vivace [10'23]
CD 3
Piano Concerto No 5 in E flat major
'Emperor' Op 73 [38'53]
1 Allegro [20'53]
2 Adagio un poco moto [7'23]
3 Rondo: Allegro ma non troppo [10'37]
