180 Gram Virgin Vinyl! High Quality Pressing!
The Concerto No. 5 in E flat major for Piano and Orchestra, composed in 1809 at the time of Napoleons siege and occupation of Vienna, was Ludwig van Beethovens last work in this form. The heroic optimism at the heart of the Concerto finds expression in the majesty of its design and the innovative virtuosity of the solo part. The dialect between piano and orchestra creates an electric atmosphere of brooding depth and sweeping grandeur. Beethovens choice of key, the E-flat major, was not arbitrary but gave voice rather to the wild pathos in his own soul.
Clifford Curzons interpretation of the score is intelligent and refined, his execution characterized by introspective discipline.
The exemplary interplay between Curzon and Hans Knappertsbusch evokes the chiaroscuro latent in each of the Emperors three movements. The Vienna Symphony Orchestra displays its customary brilliance throughout.
This DECCA recording, one of the very earliest in stereo, is convincing both musically and tonally. More than a document, it is a milestone in musical history.
This Speakers Corner LP was remastered using pure analogue components only, from the master tapes through to the cutting head.
Recording: June 1957, Sofiensaal, Vienna by Gordon Parry / Production: Erik Smith
Features:
180 Gram Virgin Vinyl
High Quality Pressing
Pure Analogue Audiophile Mastering
Musicians:
Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Hans Knappertsbusch, conductor
Sir Clifford Curzon
Selections:
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Concerto No. 5 For Piano & Orchestra "Emperor"
The Concerto No. 5 in E flat major for Piano and Orchestra, composed in 1809 at the time of Napoleons siege and occupation of Vienna, was Ludwig van Beethovens last work in this form. The heroic optimism at the heart of the Concerto finds expression in the majesty of its design and the innovative virtuosity of the solo part. The dialect between piano and orchestra creates an electric atmosphere of brooding depth and sweeping grandeur. Beethovens choice of key, the E-flat major, was not arbitrary but gave voice rather to the wild pathos in his own soul.
Clifford Curzons interpretation of the score is intelligent and refined, his execution characterized by introspective discipline.
The exemplary interplay between Curzon and Hans Knappertsbusch evokes the chiaroscuro latent in each of the Emperors three movements. The Vienna Symphony Orchestra displays its customary brilliance throughout.
This DECCA recording, one of the very earliest in stereo, is convincing both musically and tonally. More than a document, it is a milestone in musical history.
This Speakers Corner LP was remastered using pure analogue components only, from the master tapes through to the cutting head.
Recording: June 1957, Sofiensaal, Vienna by Gordon Parry / Production: Erik Smith
Features:
180 Gram Virgin Vinyl
High Quality Pressing
Pure Analogue Audiophile Mastering
Musicians:
Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Hans Knappertsbusch, conductor
Sir Clifford Curzon
Selections:
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Concerto No. 5 For Piano & Orchestra "Emperor"
