Beethoven – Concertos (5-CD Set) | Complete Beethoven Edition Vol. 2

UPC: 028945370729 

MPN: 453 707-2 GCB5 

Brand Name: Deutsche Grammophon / Complete Beethoven Edition (PolyGram)

Overview

Part of the acclaimed Deutsche Grammophon Complete Beethoven Edition, KONZERTE – Concertos (Volume 2) presents the full scope of Ludwig van Beethoven’s works for solo instruments and orchestra—a cornerstone of the Western classical repertoire.

This 5-CD set includes the celebrated five piano concertos, the Triple Concerto, the Violin Concerto, and its piano adaptation, as well as early concertante works and romances. Featuring legendary interpreters such as Maurizio Pollini, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Gidon Kremer, Sviatoslav Richter, and Yo-Yo Ma, conducted by Herbert von Karajan, Karl Böhm, and Daniel Barenboim, this volume stands as a monumental testament to Beethoven’s symphonic and solo mastery.

Product Features

• Format: 5 × Audio CD (Box Set)
• Series: Complete Beethoven Edition – Volume 2
• Genre: Classical / Concerto / Orchestral
• Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827)

• Works Included:

  • Piano Concertos Nos. 1–5 (Opp. 15, 19, 37, 58, 73)
  • Triple Concerto in C Major, Op. 56
  • Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61
  • Piano Concerto after the Violin Concerto, Op. 61a
  • Romances for Violin and Orchestra, Opp. 40 & 50
  • Early Works: Piano Concerto in E-flat, WoO 4; Konzertsatz, WoO 5; Rondo, WoO 6; Romance Cantabile, Hess 13

• Performers:

  • Maurizio Pollini (piano)
  • Anne-Sophie Mutter (violin)
  • Gidon Kremer (violin)
  • Sviatoslav Richter (piano)
  • Yo-Yo Ma (cello)
  • Daniel Barenboim (piano/conductor)
  • Gil Shaham (violin)
  • Pascal Gallois (bassoon), Patrick Gallois (flute)
  • Eva Ander (piano), Mark Zeltser (piano)

• Conductors:

  Label: Deutsche Grammophon GmbH, Hamburg
  • Herbert von Karajan
  • Karl Böhm
  • Eugen Jochum
  • Kurt Sanderling
  • Emil Tchakarov
  • Myung-Whun Chung
  • Peter Gülke

• Recording Period:

  Recording Formats: ADD / DDD / 4D Original-Image Bit-Processing
  • 1963–1983 (Polydor International GmbH recordings)
  • 1996–1997 (DG digital sessions)
• Country of Manufacture: Germany
• Release Year: 1997
• Catalog Number: 453 707-2 GCB5
• Barcode: 028945370729

Interesting Facts

• The Pinnacle of the Concerto Form: Beethoven’s concertos redefined the relationship between soloist and orchestra, combining virtuosic brilliance with symphonic depth.
• A Dream Team of Interpreters: Pollini, Richter, and Barenboim bring intellectual precision to the piano concertos, while Anne-Sophie Mutter’s radiant tone illuminates the Violin Concerto with lyrical beauty.
• Rare Works Included: Early concertante pieces (WoO 4–6, Hess 13) showcase Beethoven’s emerging genius and are seldom recorded, making this set a comprehensive archive.
• Audiophile Remastering: DG’s Original-Image Bit-Processing technology enhances presence, brilliance, and spatial definition, preserving the warmth and dynamics of the original performances.
• A Definitive Edition: The Complete Beethoven Edition unites the catalogues of Deutsche Grammophon, Philips, and Decca, representing over three decades of collaboration between the world’s finest orchestras and artists.

Publishers

© 1963–1983 Polydor International GmbH, Hamburg. © 1996–1997 Deutsche Grammophon GmbH, Hamburg. WoO 4 licensed courtesy of edel Gesellschaft für Produktmarketing mbH, Hamburg. Printed and Made in Germany / Imprimé et Fabriqué en RFA. A PolyGram Company. Official website: www.dgclassics.com

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