Stephen Kovacevich, Arthur Grumiaux, Sir Colin Davis, Bernard Haitink - Beethoven: Complete Concertos, Vol. 1 (1994)
Artist: Stephen Kovacevich, Arthur Grumiaux, Sir Colin Davis, Bernard Haitink
Title: Beethoven: Complete Concertos, Vol. 1
Year Of Release: 1994
Label: Philips
Genre: Classical
Quality: FLAC (image+.cue,log,scans)
Total Time: 02:31:43
Total Size: 686 Mb
WebSite: Album Preview
Tracklist: Title: Beethoven: Complete Concertos, Vol. 1
Year Of Release: 1994
Label: Philips
Genre: Classical
Quality: FLAC (image+.cue,log,scans)
Total Time: 02:31:43
Total Size: 686 Mb
WebSite: Album Preview
CD 1:
01. Piano Concerto No. 1 in C, Op 15: I. Allegro con brio [0:17:52.00]
02. Piano Concerto No. 1 in C, Op 15: II. Largo [0:10:27.00]
03. Piano Concerto No. 1 in C, Op 15: III. Rondo. Allegro scherzando [0:08:56.00]
04. Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op 37: I. Allegro con brio [0:16:35.00]
05. Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op 37: II. Largo [0:10:51.00]
06. Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op 37: III. Rondo. Allegro [0:08:59.00]
CD 2:
01. Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat, Op. 19: I. Allegro con Brio [0:13:44.00]
02. Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat, Op. 19: II. Adagio [0:10:26.00]
03. Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat, Op. 19: III. Rondo: Molto Allegro [0:05:59.00]
04. Piano Concerto No. 4 in G, Op. 58: I. Allegro Moderato [0:18:34.00]
05. Piano Concerto No. 4 in G, Op. 58: II. Andante con Moto [0:05:30.00]
06. Piano Concerto No. 4 in G, Op. 58: III. Rondo: Vivace [0:09:13.00]
07. Violin Romance No. 1 in G, Op. 40 [0:06:57.00]
08. Violin Romance No. 2 in F, Op. 50 [0:07:50.00]
Performers:
Stephen Kovacevich - piano
Arthur Grumiaux - violin
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Concertgebouw Orchestra
Sir Colin Davis - conductor
Bernard Haitink - conductor
Stephen Kovacevich's survey of the 5 Beethoven concertos has been a staple item in the Philips catalogue for years. They are the sort of performance that is regularly referred back to as a benchmark issue. The following remarks apply to the four concertos included in this coupling. The two Romances for violin are attractive make-weights.
All four performances have the same hallmarks as all are strongly presented with sharply underlined accents and with the most being made of the dynamics. The orchestras are both well directed in the same manner by Colin Davis who is at one with the overall concept. There is a strong forward pace maintained. The recordings are well defined and are full toned.
If your taste is for strong and virile performances then I would suggest that these may well be added to the short-list, particularly at their present advantageous price point. As all these observations apply to the whole set some may find the first two concertos a touch on the aggressive side but from number 3 onwards the music can cope! This is not Beethoven for cautious people but will suit those who like to stride ahead!
All four performances have the same hallmarks as all are strongly presented with sharply underlined accents and with the most being made of the dynamics. The orchestras are both well directed in the same manner by Colin Davis who is at one with the overall concept. There is a strong forward pace maintained. The recordings are well defined and are full toned.
If your taste is for strong and virile performances then I would suggest that these may well be added to the short-list, particularly at their present advantageous price point. As all these observations apply to the whole set some may find the first two concertos a touch on the aggressive side but from number 3 onwards the music can cope! This is not Beethoven for cautious people but will suit those who like to stride ahead!
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