BEETHOVEN: PIANO CONCERTOS NO. 4 & NO. 5 - BRENDEL, VIENNA SYMPHONY

Beethoven: PIANO CONCERTO No.4 in G, Op.58, No.5 in E flat, Op.73 (“EMPEROR”)

Alfred Brendel
Vienna Symphony Orchestra
Angerer/ Mehta

(No.4) “…deeply satisfying…Brendel’s control of phrase and colour….contrast of the slow movement are strongly and poetically made…uses the second of the cadenzas, not generally heard” (No.5): “splendidly bold and vigorous reading, well supported…..main rondo theme merges vividly and with great character” © 1992 Penguin Guide

Piano Concerto No.4 in G, Op.58
1. Allegro moderato 17.52
2. Andante con moto 4.55
3. Rondo-vivace 10.49

Piano Concerto No.5 in E flat, Op.73 “Emperor”
4. Allegro 20.01
5. Adagio un poco mosso 8.33
6. Rondo -Allegro ma non troppo 10.25