Beethoven: Piano Concertos 1-5 - Uchida, Rattle

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Beethoven: Piano Concertos 1-5 - Uchida, Rattle (2018)

Music · 3h 25m

There is hardly a better way to approach Ludwig van Beethoven than through his piano concertos. Beethoven’s own instrument was the piano, and in his improvisations – which made him the darling of the Viennese salons – he merged virtuosity and unbridled expression. The piano concertos give a clear idea of these performances. At the same time, they are prime examples of Beethoven’s ability to create large orchestral works with seemingly endless arcs of tension. The complete recording of all five works with Mitsuko Uchida and Sir Simon Rattle was one of the most spectacular projects of the Berliner Philharmoniker during the Rattle era – and at the same time the highlight of the collaboration between the orchestra and the pianist, which began in 1984.

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Release date
2018-12-07
Runtime
3h 25m
Genres
Music
Original language
EN
Countries
Germany
Production
Berliner Philharmoniker Recordings