- Audio CD (Jun 13 1988)
- Number of Discs: 3
- Format: Import
- Label: Polygram Records
- ASIN: B000004CXO
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Track Listings
| Disc: 1 |
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| 1. Pno Con No.1 in C: I Allegro con brio |
| 2. Pno Con No.1 in C: II Largo |
| 3. Pno Con No.1 in C: III Rondo: Allegro |
| 4. Pno Con No.2 in B flat: I Allegro con brio |
| 5. Pno Con No.2 in B flat: II Adagio |
| 6. Pno Con No.2 in B flat: III Rondo: Molto allegro |
| Disc: 2 |
| 1. Pno Con No.3 in c: I Allegro con brio |
| 2. Pno Con No.3 in c: II Largo |
| 3. Pno Con No.3 in c: III Rondo: Allegro |
| 4. Pno Con No.4 in G: I Allegro moderato |
| 5. Pno Con No.4 in G: II Andante con moto |
| 6. Pno Con No.4 in G: III Rondo: Vivace |
| Disc: 3 |
| 1. Pno Con No.5 in E flat: I Allegro |
| 2. Pno Con No.5 in E flat: II Adagio un poco mosso |
| 3. Pno Con No.5 in E flat: III Rondo: Allegro |
Product Description
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At present this is the only available set of Beethoven's piano concertos on period instruments, although others are in progress. The lean sound of the small ensemble enables you to clearly hear countless details that are obscured on even the best modern orchestra recordings. Steven Lubin's performances, and the different instruments he uses, are carefully attuned to the qualities of each individual concerto. His performances are triumphs of insight and expressiveness, and Hogwood makes sure the orchestra stays with him in every detail. My only major complaint about this set is that the wasted space on the third disc, which contains only the Emperor Concerto, should have been used for more Beethoven. --Leslie Gerber
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A brilliant work of art!
April 22 2003
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One can only aspire to play Beethoven's great piano concertos with the delicate balance, emotion and musicality that Steven Lubin shows so wonderfully here. This recording is made even more a delight to listen to because Lubin plays the various concertos on the period instruments that they were intended for. As a classical pianist myself, I've listened to countless recordings of Beethoven's concertos, and this is BY FAR my favorite. Other artists may bluster through these concertos, but Lubin has a purity of sound and understated brilliance that can't be beat. Order this one up (there should be new midrange-release soon), and you won't be disappointed. Easily one of my favorite CD's of my entire classical collection (which runs to the 100's), period!
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Thought Provoking Beethoven
Feb 27 2002
By D. A Wend
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have had this set since it was first issued and have been delighted with it since. The performances are brilliantly recorded and played. Perhaps the most interesting part of these concertos is that Steven Lubin uses a different piano in each, an instrument that Beethoven would have know when he wrote these works. The use of different pianos brings us as close as possible to the sound the composer would have known. In this regard, we learn a lot about the development of the piano.
I recall there was a reviewer who thought Hogwood took the Fifth concerto too fast but I think the performance speaks otherwise. As notes here, the only drawback is that the Fifth concerto sits alone on the third disc. It would have been better had the Choral Fantasy been included or some other work that would that would better fill out the disc. However, the lack of additional music would never change my mind about buying this set. Strongly recommended.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Transparent textures, good balance.
Jan 19 1999
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It is refreshing to hear these pieces played on the types of instruments that Beethoven heard. The transparent sound of the fortepiano adds great clarity, and the period winds add wonderful character. The piano is recorded at a good level--not overpowering, not drowned by the orchestra--making these pieces have the intimacy of chamber music. Highly recommended!
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