Beethoven: The 5 Piano Concertos

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Zhang offers some breathtakingly beautiful moments...The Philadelphia Orchestra, here conducted by Nathalie Stutzmann, is one of those rare musical juggernauts that has its musical juggernauts... — BBC Music Magazine, January 2023, 3 out of 5 stars More…

Release Date: 4th Nov 2022
Catalogue No: BIS2581
Label: BIS
Length: 2 hours 54 minutes

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January 2023

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Beethoven: I. Allegro con brio

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Philadelphia Orchestra
Nathalie Stutzmann

Beethoven: II. Largo

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Philadelphia Orchestra
Nathalie Stutzmann

Beethoven: III. Rondo

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Philadelphia Orchestra
Nathalie Stutzmann

Beethoven: I. Allegro con brio

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Philadelphia Orchestra
Nathalie Stutzmann

Beethoven: II. Adagio

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Philadelphia Orchestra
Nathalie Stutzmann

Beethoven: III. Rondo

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Philadelphia Orchestra
Nathalie Stutzmann

Beethoven: I. Allegro con brio

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Philadelphia Orchestra
Nathalie Stutzmann

Beethoven: II. Largo

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Philadelphia Orchestra
Nathalie Stutzmann

Beethoven: III. Rondo

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Philadelphia Orchestra
Nathalie Stutzmann

Beethoven: I. Allegro moderato

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Philadelphia Orchestra
Nathalie Stutzmann

Beethoven: II. Andante con moto

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Philadelphia Orchestra
Nathalie Stutzmann

Beethoven: III. Rondo

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Philadelphia Orchestra
Nathalie Stutzmann

Beethoven: I. Allegro

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Philadelphia Orchestra
Nathalie Stutzmann

Beethoven: II. Adagio un poco mosso

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Philadelphia Orchestra
Nathalie Stutzmann

Beethoven: III. Rondo

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Philadelphia Orchestra
Nathalie Stutzmann

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"As one of the finest pianists of his era and an improviser of genius, Ludwig van Beethoven’s preferred vehicle for musical exploration was the piano. With his five piano concertos composed between 1788 and 1809, he not only achieved a brilliant conclusion to the Classical piano concerto, but also established a new model for the Romantic era: a sort of symphony with obbligato piano which was to remain a reference point well into the twentieth century. After the first two concertos, which still closely follow the models of Haydn and Mozart, Concerto No. 3 marks a profound stylistic change. In the piano part, Beethoven pushes the instrument to its limits, leading commentators to remark that he was writing for the piano of the future. This trend continued and reached its fullness in the Fourth and Fifth Concertos, which today rank among the great composer’s most admired works. In 2009, Haochen Zhang was the youngest pianist ever to receive the Gold Medal at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Since then he has captivated audiences worldwide with a unique combination of deep musical sensitivity, fearless imagination and spectacular virtuosity. He now performs the five Beethoven concertos supported by the prestigious Philadelphia Orchestra under its principal guest conductor, the charismatic Nathalie Stutzmann."

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January 2023

Zhang offers some breathtakingly beautiful moments...The Philadelphia Orchestra, here conducted by Nathalie Stutzmann, is one of those rare musical juggernauts that has its musical juggernauts that has its own distinctive sound. Although that is generally a wonderful thing, the sleekness and shininess of the resulting textures can prove a touch relentless.

January 2023

Together, Zhang and Stutzmann’s Beethoven is at once stylistically assured and not quite like any other.

November 2022

As usual with BIS, production values are first-rate, the sound is spectacular and the performances never less than interesting.

December 2022

It seems to me that Zhang has gauged exactly right the timing of his embarking upon these cornerstone repertoire works and has found the right partners to produce a thoroughly enjoyable set which not only showcases his prowess but does honour to the music itself.

Classical CD Choice 29th November 2022

New takes are always welcome in stylish iterations. That is the case with the performances by Haochen Zhang... the recordings are very musicianly, couched in typically impressive BIS surround sound.

Beethoven: The 5 Piano Concertos

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