Beethoven: The Five Piano Concertos
Seiji Ozawa, Boston Symphony, Rudolf Serkin
“...this magnificent achievement takes its place among the definitive recordings of the 20th century.” —Digital Audio
TRACKLISTING
DISC ONE
- 1. Beethoven: Concerto No. 1 in C, Op. 15: I. Allegro con brio
- 2. Beethoven: Concerto No. 1 in C, Op. 15: II. Largo
- 3. Beethoven: Concerto No. 1 in C, Op. 15: III. Rondo: Allegro scherzando
- 4. Beethoven: Concerto No. 2 in B-flat, Op. 19: I. Allegro con brio
- 5. Beethoven: Concerto No. 2 in B-flat, Op. 19: II. Adagio
- 6. Beethoven: Concerto No. 2 in B-flat, Op. 19: III. Rondo: Molto allegro
DISC TWO
- 1. Beethoven: Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37: I. Allegro con brio
- 2. Beethoven: Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37: II. Largo
- 3. Beethoven: Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37: III. Rondo: Allegro
- 4. Beethoven: Concerto No. 4 in G, Op. 58: I. Allegro moderato
- 5. Beethoven: Concerto No. 4 in G, Op. 58: II. Andante con moto
- 6. Beethoven: Concerto No. 4 in G, Op. 58: III. Rondo: Vivace
DISC THREE
- 1. Beethoven: Concerto No. 5 in E-flat, Op. 73 "Emperor": I. Allegro
- 2. Beethoven: Concerto No. 5 in E-flat, Op. 73 "Emperor": II. Adagio un poco mosso
- 3. Beethoven: Concerto No. 5 in E-flat, Op. 73 "Emperor": III. Rondo: Allegro
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