Fleisher & Szell: Beethoven — Piano Concertos Nos. 4 & 5 “Emperor”

Leon Fleisher performs Ludwig van Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58 and No. 5 in E-flat major, Op. 73 “Emperor” with The Cleveland Orchestra conducted by George Szell.

Recordings

The two performances date from 1959 and 1961.

Tracklist

Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58
01 — I. Allegro moderato (18’02)
02 — II. Andante con moto (05’10)
03 — III. Rondo: Vivace (09’08)

Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major, Op. 73 “Emperor”
04 — I. Allegro (19’26)
05 — II. Adagio un poco mosso (08’25)
06 — III. Rondo: Allegro (09’37)

Credits

Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano: Leon Fleisher
Conductor: George Szell
Orchestra: The Cleveland Orchestra
Recordings: 1959 and 1961
Edition: Capsa Symphōnĭa
Code: CS224

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