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Krystian Zimerman, Simon Rattle and the London Symphony Orchestra present Ludwig van Beethoven's 5 piano concertos. The exceptional Polish pianist already made an outstanding reference recording of Beethoven's Piano Concertos Nos. 3, 4 and 5 with Leonard Bernstein in 1989. Both were united in their commitment to the music of the time and produced an exceptional recording. Sadly, Bernstein died before the cycle was completed. Zimerman himself conducted the remaining Concertos Nos. 1 and 2 from the piano in 1991.
30 years later, Zimerman returned to Beethoven's piano concertos. His new interpretation with Sir Simon Rattle and the London Symphony Orchestra was a highlight of the Beethoven Year 2020.
CD 1
Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15
1. Allegro con brio
2. Largo
3. Rondo. Allegro
Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 19
4. Allegro con brio
5. Adagio
6. Rondo. Molto allegro
CD 2
Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37
1. Allegro con brio
2. Largo
3. Rondo. Allegro
Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58
4. Allegro moderato
5. Andante con moto
6. Rondo. Vivace
Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 73 "Emperor"
1. Allegro
2. Adagio un poco mosso
3. Rondo. Allegro