Hearing Stephen Hough over the course of one of music's most exhilarating odysseys is not an opportunity to be missed, especially when that odyssey encompasses the five piano concertos of Beethoven. Recorded following a cycle of live performances in Helsinki, this magnificent set is sure to be recognized as one of Hough's most important recordings.
1 Beethoven: Piano Concerto No.1 in C Major Op.15 - I. Allegro Con Brio
2 Beethoven: Piano Concerto No.1 in C Major Op.15 - II. Largo
3 Beethoven: Piano Concerto No.1 in C Major Op.15 - III. Rondo: Allegro
4 Beethoven: Piano Concerto No.2 in B Flat Major Op.19 - I. Allegro Con Brio
5 Beethoven: Piano Concerto No.2 in B Flat Major Op.19 - II. Adagio
6 Beethoven: Piano Concerto No.2 in B Flat Major Op.19 - III. Rondo: Allegro Molto
7 Beethoven: Piano Concerto No.3 in C minor Op.37 - I. Allegro Con Brio
8 Beethoven: Piano Concerto No.3 in C minor Op.37 - II. Largo
9 Beethoven: Piano Concerto No.3 in C minor Op.37 - III. Rondo: Allegro
10 Beethoven: Piano Concerto No.4 in G Major Op.58 - I. Allegro Moderato
11 Beethoven: Piano Concerto No.4 in G Major Op.58 - II. Andante Con Moto
12 Beethoven: Piano Concerto No.4 in G Major Op.58 - III. Rondo: Vivace
13 Beethoven: Piano Concerto No.5 in E Flat Major 'Emperor' Op.73 - I. Allegro
14 Beethoven: Piano Concerto No.5 in E Flat Major 'Emperor' Op.73 - II. Adagio Un Poco Moto
15 Beethoven: Piano Concerto No.5 in E Flat Major 'Emperor' Op.73 - III. Rondo: Allegro Ma Non Troppo
Hearing Stephen Hough over the course of one of music's most exhilarating odysseys is not an opportunity to be missed, especially when that odyssey encompasses the five piano concertos of Beethoven. Recorded following a cycle of live performances in Helsinki, this magnificent set is sure to be recognized as one of Hough's most important recordings.
