Beethoven the Piano Concertos

Following his acclaimed recording of sonatas by contemporaries of Beethoven, Jean-Efflam Bavouzet further celebrates the great composer's anniversary year with this set of the complete Piano Concertos. Electing to direct the Swedish Chamber Orchestra from the keyboard, Jean-Efflam writes: 'To play a concerto under a conductor who shares and enriches one's vision of the work concerned is one of the greatest joys in the life of a soloist. Nevertheless, one can also admit that some aspects of performing without a conductor may prove advantageous. The cadenzas used in this recording are all Beethoven's, from the set that he wrote out in 1809, and so are contemporaneous with the Fifth Concerto. The set includes the Quintet for Piano and Winds, Op. 16, and is recorded in Surround Sound.

Content:

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827):

Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major, Op. 15

Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat major, Op. 19

Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37

Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 25

Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major, Op. 73 'Emperor'

Quintet for piano and wind in E flat major, Op. 16