Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven
Performer: Michael Korstick
Orchestra: ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Constantin Trinks
Number of Discs: 4
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: CPO
Catalogue: 555447-2
Release: 2022
Size: 946 MB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: yes
CD 01
Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major, Op. 15
01. I. Allegro con brio
02. II. Largo
03. III. Rondo. Allegro
Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 19
04. I. Allegro con brio
05. II. Adagio
06. III. Rondo. Allegro molto
CD 02
Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37
01. I. Allegro con brio
02. II. Largo
03. III. Rondo. Allegro
Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58
04. I. Allegro moderato
05. II. Andante con moto
06. III. Rondo. Vivace
CD 03
Piano Concerto in D major, Op. 61a
01. I. Allegro ma non troppo
02. II. Larghetto
03. III. Rondo. Allegro ma non troppo
Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat Major, Op. 73 “Emperor”
04. I. Allegro
05. II. Adagio un poco moto
06. III. Rondo. Allegro
CD 04
Piano Concerto in E-Flat Major, WoO 4
01. I. Allegro moderato
02. II. Larghetto
03. III. Rondo. Allegro ma non troppo
04. Rondo in B-Flat Major WoO 6
05. Piano Concerto No. 6 in D Major, Hess 15
Finally: the piano concertos 0 to 7 by Beethoven as interpreted by Michael Korstick are available here, and once again the German pianist sets new interpretational standards. In the meantime, volumes have been filled with attempts to approach the question of an adequate interpretation of Beethoven’s works, and with the indispensable elements of grandeur, drama and inwardness, the study of these works remains timelessly topical and will continue to open up new perspectives in the future.
This complete recording of all the piano concertos arranges the six works that Beethoven assigned an opus number in the appropriate order, leaving all the other pieces to follow on the fourth volume. This project would not have been possible without the generous support of Dr. Ernst Denert. For his patronage, Michael Korstick was able to fulfill a long-cherished dream for himself (and for us!).