Description
The Complete Piano Concertos by Murray Perahia on DVD | 2 DVDs
UPC: 899132000756
Product Features
- Artist: Murray Perahia (Piano)
- Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven
- Conductor: Sir Neville Marriner
- Orchestra: Academy of St Martin in the Fields
- Format: 2 DVDs
- Total Performances: Beethoven's Complete Piano Concertos (No. 1 to 5)
- Sound: Lovingly restored with high-quality audio
- Label: BBC, Classic Archive Series
- UPC: 899132000756
- Running Time: Approximately 201 minutes
- Region Code: PAL, Region 2
- Aspect Ratio: 4:3
Overview
This 2-DVD collection captures the brilliance of Murray Perahia performing Ludwig van Beethoven's complete piano concertos, conducted by Sir Neville Marriner and accompanied by the Academy of St Martin in the Fields. Presented as part of the BBC Classic Archive series, these historic performances are carefully restored to offer music lovers an immersive experience of Beethoven's genius. With Perahia's nuanced playing, known for its balance, crystalline texture, and poetic phrasing, this collection showcases Beethoven's evolution as a composer, from the Classical traditions to the heights of Romanticism.
DVD 1:
- Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major, Op. 15
- Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 19
- Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37
DVD 2:
- Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58
- Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major, Op. 73 "Emperor"
Murray Perahia's interpretation of Beethoven's works demonstrates his mastery of the piano, combining both lyricism and grandeur. His collaboration with Sir Neville Marriner and the Academy of St Martin in the Fields ensures a seamless partnership that brings Beethoven's concertos to life with precision and passion.
Interesting Facts
- Murray Perahia is often described as an aristocrat of the piano, thanks to his luminous intelligence and poetic sensitivity.
- Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5 "Emperor" is one of the most famous and frequently performed piano concertos in the classical repertoire.
- Sir Neville Marriner, one of the world's most recorded conductors, was the founder of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, one of the leading chamber orchestras globally.
- This recording was originally produced as part of the BBC's Classic Archive series, which preserves legendary performances by world-renowned musicians.
Publishers
- Label: BBC, Classic Archive
- Production: Medici.tv
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