Beethoven - Piano Concerto No. 5 "Emperor", Piano Sonata No. 25 - Andor Foldes, Berlin Philharmonic, Ferdinand Leitner / Heliodor LP Stereo 

2548 206

Product Features

• Label: Heliodor – 2548 206
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Stereo
• Country: UK
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Classical

Overview

This vinyl LP features two iconic works by Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major, Op. 73, commonly known as the "Emperor Concerto," and Piano Sonata No. 25 in G major, Op. 79. The performances are by Andor Foldes on piano, accompanied by the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Ferdinand Leitner.

Interesting Facts

• Piano Concerto No. 5 "Emperor": This concerto, composed in 1809, is known for its heroic style and novel approaches, such as the solo piano entrance without orchestral introduction and the lengthening of the concerto. The work is approximately 40 minutes long and features three movements: Allegro, Adagio un poco mosso, and Rondo: Allegro ma non troppo.
• Piano Sonata No. 25: This sonata, composed in 1809, is alternatively titled "Cuckoo" or "Sonatina" and is notable for its shortness, lasting only about nine minutes. It consists of three movements: Presto alla tedesca, Andante, and Vivace.

Track Listing

• Concerto For Piano And Orchestra No. 5 In E Flat Major, Op. 73 "Emperor"
  • A. Allegro
  • B1. Adagio Un Poco Mosso, Attacca
  • B2. Rondo: Allegro
• Piano Sonata No. 25 In G Major, Op. 79
  • B3. Presto Alla Tedesca
  • B4. Andante
  • B5. Vivace

Key Credits

• Composed By: Beethoven
• Conductor: Ferdinand Leitner (tracks: A, B1, B2)
• Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra (tracks: A, B1, B2)
• Piano: Andor Foldes

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