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Two of the most popular Beethoven pieces of repertoire coupled together – the “Emperor” and Symphony No.5, recorded at a concert earlier this year. The first ever concerto album of Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra, Myung-Whun Chung with Universal and the first ever major label release of pianist Sunwook Kim, the 1st prize winner of The Leeds Competition in 2006. | 
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| |  | Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5
Beethoven: | Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major, Op. 73 'Emperor' Witold Lutoslawski Concert Studio of Polish Radio, Warsaw, 20–21 November 2012 Sinfonia Varsovia, Jacek Kaspszyk Variations (5) on 'Rule Britannia', WoO 79 Watford Town Hall, 11–12 November 1991 & 18 February 1992 Variations (7) on 'God save the King', WoO 78 Watford Town Hall, 11–12 November 1991 & 18 February 1992 Andante Favori in F, Wo057 Watford Town Hall, 11–12 November 1991 & 18 February 1992 Bagatelles (11), Op. 119 Watford Town Hall, 11–12 November 1991 & 18 February 1992 |
Praised by The New York Times for her ‘clear articulation … unequivocal phrasing … [and] expressivity’, Ingrid Jacoby has established herself as one of the most poetic and admired pianists of her generation. She began her piano studies with Larisa Gorodecka, herself a pupil of Heinrich Neuhaus. Graduating at sixteen with highest honours from the St Louis Conservatory of Music, Ingrid Jacoby went on to win the National Baldwin Piano Competition, the Concert Artists Guild International Piano Competition and the Steinway Hall Artists Prize. In America, the National Society of Arts and Letters awarded to her (in 1994) one of its highest distinctions, the Lifetime Achievement Award. Her discography includes the world premiere recording of Korngold’s solo piano pieces, works by Gershwin and Bernstein, and a recording of the Shostakovich and Ustvolskaya piano concertos with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Sir Charles Mackerras, which earned the highest commendation from the American Record Guide. This is Volume 2 of Ingrid Jacoby’s complete set of Beethoven Piano Concertos. The first CD of Beethoven Concertos 2 & 4 has received wonderful reviews: ‘Jacoby revitalises Beethoven’s Piano Concertos … terrifically and with so much intelligence and energy that all leading competitors pale by comparison.’ (Crescendo magazine, Germany), and ‘Here is a performance of Beethoven that is well-nigh flawless in every regard.’ (International Record Review, UK). This strongly projected performance of Beethoven’s Concerto No.5 is complemented by an all-Beethoven recital which Ingrid Jacoby recorded in 1991–2, featuring sets of variations, the Andante favori and the op.119 Bagatelles. The producer was Tony Faulkner. The booklet contains notes by Richard Wigmore in addition to personal insights by Ingrid Jacoby on Beethoven interpretation. The final volume in the series, featuring Beethoven’s Piano Concertos 1 & 3, will be released in the autumn this year. |
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| |  | Arrau in Boston: Beethoven Piano Concertos Nos. 4 & 5
The two performances in this disc were given with Charles Munch in 1961 (in No.4) and Pierre Monteux (in No. 5) in 1960, both with the Boston Symphony. Both performances demonstrate collaborative assurance. “Arrau’s credentials as a Beethoven interpreter are second to none...the hard tone of the piano, on this live recording from Tanglewood (1961), is inimical to the lyrical No 4, and the eloquence of Arrau’s left hand is heard to beautiful effect in the finale’s magical second theme, but the Emperor fares better; again, the orchestra, now under Monteux, is on incisive form.” Sunday Times, 25th November 2012 “Arrau at his most direct and committed, with any hints of earthbound stolidity transfigured by the pianist's warm tone and the Boston Symphony's joyful playing.” BBC Music Magazine, April 2013 ***** “[in the Emperor] we have two vastly experienced musicians, both of whom have a deep understanding of the music and a determination to put their skills completely at the service of the music...There are several studio recordings of both concertos by Arrau but notwithstanding that this disc is an impressive and important addition to his discography.” MusicWeb International, 13th May 2013 | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Andris Nelsons, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra and Yefim Bronfman at the Lucerne Festival, 5th September 2011
Andris Nelsons is one of the most sought-after young conductors on the international scene today and once again served notice of his extraordinary talent in Summer 2011 when he conducted two concerts with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra of Amsterdam at the prestigious Lucerne Festival. This concert, available on DVD and Blu-ray features, amongst a programme of Rimsky-Korsakov, Beethoven and Dvořák, the Grammy Award-winning pianist Yefim Bronfman performing Beethoven’s majestic Fifth Piano Concerto and Chopin’s Etude in F major. Andris Nelsons is a regular conductor with many of the world’s top orchestras. Total: 110 minutes DVD: DTS 5.1, PCM Stereo 16:9, HD “every gesture and expression dovetails with what we hear. Subtle yet soaring, these orchestral performances are shaped by a conductor who enjoys every second of his job, and equally enjoys the musicians before him - the superb Concertgebouw players, peerless in technical finesse and the elegant colouring of phrase and line.” BBC Music Magazine, October 2012 *** “Nelsons is engrossed in the music, and it’s impossible not to succumb to his obvious and infectious enthusiasm...That’s one of the unexpected joys of this concert; everyone is clearly having fun...A delightful overture, a competent concerto, and a Scheherazade to die for.” MusicWeb International, July 2012 | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Andris Nelsons, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra and Yefim Bronfman at the Lucerne Festival, 5th September 2011
Andris Nelsons is one of the most sought-after young conductors on the international scene today and once again served notice of his extraordinary talent in Summer 2011 when he conducted two concerts with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra of Amsterdam at the prestigious Lucerne Festival. This concert, available on DVD and Blu-ray features, amongst a programme of Rimsky-Korsakov, Beethoven and Dvořák, the Grammy Award-winning pianist Yefim Bronfman performing Beethoven’s majestic Fifth Piano Concerto and Chopin’s Etude in F major. Andris Nelsons is a regular conductor with many of the world’s top orchestras. Total: 110 minutes BD: DTS-HD MA 5.1, PCM Stereo 16:9, HD “every gesture and expression dovetails with what we hear. Subtle yet soaring, these orchestral performances are shaped by a conductor who enjoys every second of his job, and equally enjoys the musicians before him - the superb Concertgebouw players, peerless in technical finesse and the elegant colouring of phrase and line.” BBC Music Magazine, October 2012 *** “Nelsons is engrossed in the music, and it’s impossible not to succumb to his obvious and infectious enthusiasm...That’s one of the unexpected joys of this concert; everyone is clearly having fun...A delightful overture, a competent concerto, and a Scheherazade to die for.” MusicWeb International, July 2012 | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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After decades of work on Beethoven’s original scores, the Austrian pianist Rudolf Buchbinder offers a definitive interpretation of all Beethoven’s piano concertos in this series of live recordings of his ecstatically acclaimed performances in the Musikverein Vienna from May 2011. Buchbinder conducts the Vienna Philharmonic from the keyboard and achieves a rare degree of tension and chamber-like concentration. Rudolf Buchbinder is firmly established as one of the most important pianists on the international scene, he is a regular guest of renowned orchestras such as the Berlin Philharmonic, Vienna Philharmonic, New York Philharmonic, Orchestre National de France, London Philharmonic, National Symphony, and the Philadelphia Orchestra. He also has over 100 recordings to his credit. In December 2011 Rudolf Buchbinder celebrated his 65th birthday. Bonus: 30 minutes Documentary about Rudolf Buchbinder, plus interview with Joachim Kaiser. Running Time Total: 216 minutes Piano Concertos: 186 min. Bonus: 30 min. DTS-HD MA 5.0, PCM Stereo “a man who plays Beethoven with the innocent self-assurance of the virtuoso...He is happiest when his hands are full: in the finales, for instance, where the forthrightness and his technical address are admirable and he can cook iup a storm or two.” Gramophone Magazine, June 2012 “these performances are deeply felt and as the talk on the disc confirms, very thoroughly researched by Buchbinder who compares many different editions of the works he is performing.” MusicWeb International, May 2012 | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Beethoven: Piano Concertos Nos. 4 & 5
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| |  | Claudio Arrau 'The Emperor'Recorded live at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago in Chile, May 1984
Beethoven: | Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major, Op. 73 'Emperor' Documentary directed and produced by Peter Rosen |
Claudio Arrau (piano) The Symphony Orchestra of the University of Chile (Performance) / The Philharmonic Orchestra of Santiago (Documentary), Victor Tevah (Performance) / Juan Pablo Izquierdo (Documentary) Claudio Arrau has been playing the piano to great international acclaim for almost eighty years. From Tokyo to Berlin to Paris to London to New York, he has won the love and admiration of music-lovers around the world. He has built his career largely without the help of hype or hysteria. Arrau’s repertoire is larger than that of any other pianist of his time. He is known universally as “The Emperor”. Although he has performed everywhere in the world except China, there is one country that is especially dear to Arrau’s heart: and that is his native Chile. His triumphant return to Chile in 1984 after an absence of 17 years was an event of national importance, ranking with Franz Liszt’s return to Hungary. In this program, we’ll join Maestro Arrau as he returns to the land of his birth. And we’ll also go back and trace the events in the life of this extraordinary artist. And finally, we’ll hear Maestro Arrau perform his signature work, Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major, the “Emperor” Concerto. This programme includes a 40-minute documentary tracing Arrau's life and career. Picture format DVD: NTSC 4:3 Sounds formats DVD: DD 2.0 Region code: 0 Subtitles: English, German, French, Spanish Booklet notes: English, German, French Running time: 85 mins FSK: 0 | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Beethoven: Piano Concertos Nos. 2 & 5
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| |  | Beethoven: Piano Concertos Nos. 4 & 5
Gilels’ legendary performances of the Beethoven Piano Concertos, re-mastered and presented at super budget price. ‘This Beethoven Fourth is one of the most perfect accounts (and perhaps the most perfect account) of the Concerto ever recorded. Poetry and virtuosity are held in perfect poise, with Ludwig and the Philharmonia providing near-ideal accompaniment. Gilels’s ‘Emperor’ is also a masterful and compelling performance.’ Gramophone | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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