Pianoforte Grandi Compositori Grandi Interpreti – 8 / Ludwig Van Beethoven: Concerto n. 3 in do minore per pianoforte e orchestra op. 37, Wilhelm Backhaus, Wiener Philharmoniker / Fantasia Corale in do minore op. 80 / Fabbri Editori Audio CD 1994

UPC 5999517470770

P 008

The Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37 is generally thought to have been composed in 1800, although the year of its composition has been questioned by some contemporary musicologists. It was first performed on 5 April 1803, with the composer as soloist. During that same performance, the Second Symphony and the oratorio Christ on the Mount of Olives were also premiered. The composition was published in 1804, and was dedicated to Prince Louis Ferdinand of Prussia. The first primary theme is reminiscent of that of Mozart's 24th Piano Concerto.

Tracklist:

Ludwig van Beethoven

Concerto n. 3 in do minore per pianoforte e orchestra op. 37

[1] Allegro con brio   16:46
[2] Largo   8:46
[3] Rondo: Allegro   9:35

Ludwig van Beethoven   20:17

[4] Fantasia Corale in do minore op. 80

• Piano - Wilhelm Backhaus, Lili Kraus
  
• Orchestra - Wiener Philharmoniker, Coro e Orchestra Filarmonica di Amsterdam
  
• Director - Hans Schmidt-Isserstedt, Gianfranco Rivol