FLAC tracks +Booklet | Classical | 03:01:23 | 676 MbThere is hardly a better way to approach Ludwig van Beethoven than through his piano concertos.

Beethoven’s own instrument was the piano, and in his improvisations – which made him the darling of the Viennese salons – he merged virtuosity and unbridled expression.

The piano concertos give a clear idea of these performances.

At the same time, they are prime examples of Beethoven’s ability to create large orchestral works with seemingly endless arcs of tension.

The complete recording of all five works with Mitsuko Uchida and Sir Simon Rattle was one of the most spectacular projects of the Berliner Philharmoniker during the Rattle era – and at the same time the highlight of the collaboration between the orchestra and the pianist, which began in 1984.

Tracklist:01. Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15: I. Allegro con brio (17:38)02. Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15: II. Largo (11:22)03. Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15: III. Rondo. Allegro (8:52)04. Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 19: I. Allegro con brio (14:50)05. Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 19: II. Adagio (9:17)06. Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 19: III. Rondo. Molto allegro (6:18)07. Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37: I. Allegro con brio (17:47)08. Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37: II. Largo (10:37)09. Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37: III. Rondo. Allegro – Presto (9:19)10. Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58: I. Allegro moderato (20:08)11. Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58: II. Andante con moto (5:28)12. Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58: III. Rondo. Vivace – Presto (10:10)13. Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 73: I. Allegro (21:04)14. Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 73: II. Adagio un poco mosso (8:24)15. Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 73: III. Rondo. Allegro, ma non troppo (10:15)