Beethoven: Piano Concertos Nos. 1 and 2

Objectively, I find them “ideal”—i.e., as near to perfect in matters of execution and faithfulness to the written notes as is humanly possible. And subjectively, I find them “ideal” as well—i.e.,... — Fanfare, May/June 2020 More…

Release Date: 11th Oct 2019
Catalogue No: 8574151
Label: Naxos
Length: 73 minutes

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2020

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Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major, Op. 15

Work length33:24

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$14.00

Boris Giltburg (piano)
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
Vasily Petrenko

I. Allegro con brio

Track length14:09

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$3.85

$5.25

II. Largo

Track length10:28

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$3.85

$5.25

III. Rondo. Allegro

Track length8:47

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$2.60

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Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat major, Op. 19

Work length30:18

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$7.75

$10.50

Boris Giltburg (piano)
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
Vasily Petrenko

I. Allegro con brio

Track length14:25

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II. Adagio

Track length9:48

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III. Rondo. Molto allegro

Track length6:05

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Beethoven: Rondo for Piano & Orchestra in B flat major, WoO 6

Work length10:01

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$3.85

$5.25

Boris Giltburg (piano)
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
Vasily Petrenko

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Beethoven’s first two piano concertos share an abundance of lyric and virtuosic qualities. Concerto No. 1 in C major is expansive and richly orchestrated with a sublime slow movement that is tender and ardent, and a finale full of inventive humour. Concerto No. 2 in B flat major marries energy with elegance, reserving poetic breadth for its slow movement and quirky wit for the finale. Also included is the jovial Rondo, WoO 6, which Beethoven originally intended to be the finale of Concerto No. 2.

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May/June 2020

Objectively, I find them “ideal”—i.e., as near to perfect in matters of execution and faithfulness to the written notes as is humanly possible. And subjectively, I find them “ideal” as well—i.e., I respond positively on a personal level to what Giltburg and Petrenko bring to their readings...This may just be Giltburg’s best recorded effort to date.

November 2019

In most respects these are distinguished readings. Sonically speaking, the judicious balance between piano and orchestra conveys a palpable chamber-like aesthetic that brings important woodwind details to the fore...This can also be attributed to Vasily Petrenko’s penchant for lean, transparent textures, rhythmic spring and regimented ensemble values...Giltburg’s polished and cultivated pianism shines in the crystalline scales of the First Concerto’s Allegro.

January 2020

There is much to admire about these performances of the first two concertos, particularly as the RLPO are in such fine, lean form under Petrenko. The central Largo of the First Concerto is laudably taken at a tempo that moves, and Giltburg is at his most eloquent (as is a fine clarinettist). The orchestra’s contribution to the finale is vital and alive, both pianist and orchestra paying great attention to detail, especially those rhythmically destabilising accents.

January 2020

I would rank these new accounts of the concertos by Giltburg a very high priority, for not only do you get performances to rank with the best, but also the bonus of the splendidly played Rondo.

15th December 2019

With his incisive rhythms and muscular left hand, the Israeli pianist gives vivacious performances, vividly accompanied by Vasily Petrenko and his players, and adds as a bonus Beethoven’s earlier version of No 2’s finale.

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