Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827):
Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major, op. 15
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827):
Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat major, op. 19
Ludwig van Beethoven:
Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, op. 37
Ludwig van Beethoven:
Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, op. 58
Ludwig van Beethoven:
Piano Concerto No. 5 "Emperor" in E flat major, op. 73

Paul Badura-Skoda, Piano; Hermann Scherchen, Conductor; Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper On the occasion of Paul Badura-Skoda's 80th birthday, GENUIN is presenting gifts: the issue of Beethoven's Piano Concertos recorded by the great Austrian pianist. The Leipzig label with this CD box of course bows before Badura-Skoda, who now will be receiving his wonderful recordings served up clean, polished and carefully processed in a jewel case. And then, GENUIN is presenting itself with a gift as well: where else today can one find such precious items as these already 50-year-old and yet completely youthful sound documents with Badura-Skoda, the Orchestra of the Vienna State Opera and Hermann Scherchen? Finally, all music lovers, for whom this long-buried treasure is again accessible, can especially feel that someone was thinking of them: great recordings from a past era, a monument and a stroke of luck. Simply give a gift or receive one. And then listen."Furor and finesse, drive and lyricism, intellect and emotion are finely balanced in a manner that has become almost impossible at the hectic pace of today's nearly rehearsal-free guest appearances. Monumental yet without pounding - instead performed with an all-too-human Viennese twinkle of the eye. This Beethoven has lasting value." Spiegel.Online "Diapason d'Or" for the Beethoven piano concerts with Paul Badura-Skoda. Please read about it Etienne Moreau

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data wydania: 05-10-2007