Credits:

Beethoven (1770-1827)

Description:

Buchbinder & Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Japan Commemorative Disc Rudolf Buchbinder is the most beloved master pianist in Vienna, the home of classical music, and is known as "Rudi the Pianist". He is highly acclaimed worldwide for his interpretation of German and Austrian piano music from Haydn to Brahms. He has made frequent visits to Japan, and it is still fresh in our minds that he received rave reviews in various newspapers and magazines for his mature pianism in both recitals and concertos during a performance in Japan in June 2012. This album was recorded live at a concert of Beethoven's complete piano concertos at the Musikverein in Vienna in May 2011. This is the first time in history that the Vienna Philharmonic has recorded Beethoven's complete piano concertos with a pianist playing both as pianist and conductor. Buchbinder and the Vienna Philharmonic, who both know Beethoven's works inside and out, give an exceptional performance that satisfies both tradition and innovation, and presents an ideal image of Beethoven that should continue to be heard in the 21st century. Sony Music

Tracklisting:

1.Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major, Op. 15: 1. Allegro con brio
2.Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major, Op. 15: 2. Largo
3.Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major, Op. 15: 3. Rondo. Allegro scherzando
4.Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat major, Op. 19: 1. Allegro con brio
5.Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat major, Op. 19: 2. Adagio
6.Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat major, Op. 19: 3. Rondo. Molto allegro