Beethoven: Emperor Concerto & Sonata Op. 101 - Newton Classics CD

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• UPC: 8718247710508
• Product Type: Audio CD
• Brand Name: Newton Classics
• MPN: 8802050
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Romantic / Orchestral / Solo Piano
• Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven
• Performers: Robert Casadesus (Piano), Hans Rosbaud (Conductor)
• Orchestra: Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Amsterdam
• Release Year: 2011 (Original recordings 1961 & 1964)

Product Features

• Format: 1 Compact Disc (CD)
• Recording Mode: ADD Stereo
• Total Timing: 55'31
• Packaging: Jewel Case
• Manufactured in: The Netherlands

Overview

This exquisite release from Newton Classics brings together two powerhouse performances by the legendary French pianist Robert Casadesus. Captured with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra under the baton of Hans Rosbaud, the Piano Concerto No. 5, famously known as the 'Emperor', showcases a perfect balance of Gallic clarity and Teutonic depth. The album is rounded out by a profound interpretation of the Piano Sonata No. 28, Op. 101, a cornerstone of Beethoven's late-period experimental style. These recordings, dating from the early 1960s, are celebrated for their architectural integrity and poetic nuance.

Interesting Facts

• The Artist: Robert Casadesus was a member of a famous musical dynasty and was highly regarded for his elegant, refined style, which avoided the excessive romanticism often applied to Beethoven.
• The Conductor: Hans Rosbaud was known as a champion of modern music, but his classical interpretations are prized for their precision and transparency.
• The Venue: The recordings took place at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, a hall world-renowned for its exceptional acoustics, particularly for orchestral depth.
• Historical Context: The 'Emperor' concerto was dedicated to Archduke Rudolf, Beethoven's patron and pupil, and was composed during the turbulent Napoleonic Wars.

Track Listing

Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat Op. 73 'Emperor'

1. I. Allegro — 19'50
2. II. Adagio un poco mosso — 6'34
3. III. Rondo: Allegro — 10'27

Piano Sonata No. 28 in A Op. 101

1. I. Etwas lebhaft und mit der innigsten Empfindung (Allegretto ma non troppo) — 4'02
2. II. Lebhaft, marschmäßig (Vivace alla marcia) — 5'33
3. III. Langsam und sehnsuchtsvoll (Adagio ma non troppo, con affetto) — 2'07
4. IV. Geschwind, doch nicht zu sehr und mit Entschlossenheit (Allegro) — 6'58

Publishers

• Label: Newton Classics B.V.
• Copyright: ℗ 1961, 1978 Universal International Music B.V. / © 2011 Newton Classics B.V.
• Art Direction: Jan Martin Wilschut BNO

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