Ludwig van Beethoven Rafael Kubelik Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra - Beethoven Die Klavierkonzerte Chorfantasie Op 80 (16 tracks) +Album Reviews

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Ludwig van Beethoven, Rafael Kubelik, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra
Beethoven: Die Klavierkonzerte; Chorfantasie, Op. 80
Genre: Classical

Track Listings (6) - Disc #1
1. Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major, Op. 15: Allegro con brio
2. Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major, Op. 15: Largo
3. Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major, Op. 15: Rondo. Allegro
4. Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat major, Op. 19: Allegro con brio
5. Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat major, Op. 19: Adagio
6. Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat major, Op. 19: Rondo. Allegro molto
Track Listings (6) - Disc #2
1. Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37: Allegro con brio
2. Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37: Largo
3. Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37: Rondo. Allegro
4. Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58: Allegro moderato
5. Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58: Andante con moto
6. Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58: Rondo. Vivace
Track Listings (4) - Disc #3
1. Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major ('Emperor'), Op. 73: Allegro
2. Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major ('Emperor'), Op. 73: Adagio un poco mosso
3. Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major ('Emperor'), Op. 73: Rondo. Allegro ma non troppo
4. Fantasia for piano, chorus, and orchestra ('Choral Fantasy'), Op. 80

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CD Details

All Artists: Ludwig van Beethoven, Rafael Kubelik, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Rudolf Serkin
Title: Beethoven: Die Klavierkonzerte; Chorfantasie, Op. 80
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: Orfeo
Release Date: 6/28/2005
Album Type: Import
Genre: Classical
Styles: Opera & Classical Vocal, Forms & Genres, Concertos, Historical Periods, Classical (c.1770-1830), Modern, 20th, & 21st Century, Instruments, Keyboard, Symphonies
Number of Discs: 3
SwapaCD Credits: 3
UPCs: 675754847128, 4011790647326

CD Reviews

Great performances!

Daniel W. Fowler | Austin TX | 03/13/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Gathered from live performances at three concerts in the autumn of 1977, this collaboration between the 75-year old Rudolf Serkin, the 64-year old Rafael Kubelik , and the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra sparkles throughout the five concertos and the choral fantasy. Kubelik and Serkin were legends with decades of masterful performances behind them. The Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra was one of the top orchestras in Europe. Together they combined to produce performances that crackle with intensity and passion. The orchestra stands tall, matching Serkin's riveting performance note for note. The haunting orchestral playing in the largo of the third concerto was about the best I've heard in this concerto, forming a perfect match with Serkin's playing. I love this music, and each of these excellent performances moves into my top tier of favorite performances (much better than Serkin's later and more tepid collaboration with Ozawa). Orfeo's recorded sound perfectly captured the occasion, making this an easy and enthusiastic recommendation."