András Schiff - Beethoven: The 5 Piano Concertos, Appassionata Sonata (CD)

Details: Written over a some two decades, Beethoven's five piano concertos exemplify the constantly astonishing scope of his creativity. In András Schiff's words, 'Beethoven's music is cosmic and metaphysical. Each of the concertos has a unique character. Every note has to be played with responsibility and spiritual gravity.' Schiff and Haitink here perform with the Staatskapelle Dresden, an orchestra whose great tradition extends over more than four centuries.

Tracklist:

1. CD1- Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major Op. 15: I. Allegro con brio
2. Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major Op. 15: II. Largo
3. Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major Op. 15: III. Rondo. Allegro scherzando
4. Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major Op. 19: I. Allegro con brio
5. Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major Op. 19: II. Adagio
6. Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major Op. 19: III. Rondo. Molto allegro
7. CD2- Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor Op. 37: I. Allegro con brio
8. Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor Op. 37: II. Largo
9. Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor Op. 37: III. Rondo. Allegro
10. Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major Op. 58: I. Allegro moderato
11. Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major Op. 58: II. Andante con moto
12. Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major Op. 58: III. Rondo. Vivace
13. CD3- Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major Op. 73 "Emperor": I. Allegro
14. Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major Op. 73 "Emperor": II. Adagio un poco mosso
15. Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major Op. 73 "Emperor": III. Rondo. Allegro
16. Piano Sonata No. 23 in F Minor Op. 57 "Appassionata": I. Allegro assai
17. Piano Sonata No. 23 in F Minor Op. 57 "Appassionata": II. Andante con moto
18. Piano Sonata No. 23 in F Minor Op. 57 "Appassionata": III. Allegro ma non troppo – Presto