Krystian Zimerman, Simon Rattle and the London Symphony Orchestra present Ludwig van Beethoven's five piano concertos. Over 30 years ago (1989) the exceptional Polish pianist Krystian Zimerman and Leonard Bernstein made an outstanding reference recording of Beethoven's piano concertos No. 3, 4 and 5. At the time, both agreed in their commitment to music - in spirit, heart and soul - which led to an extraordinary recording. Unfortunately, Bernstein died before the cycle was completed. In 1991, Zimerman conducted the remaining Concerts No. 1 and 2 himself from the piano.
"Bernstein's way of making music made a big impression on me," said Zimerman. "He gave me the courage and the self-confidence to dare something in my interpretations, to try out completely new musical ideas. [...] Only with one conductor, it was similar - with Simon Rattle."
Now, 30 years after his first recording, Zimerman is returning to Beethoven's piano concertos. It offers an extraordinary reinterpretation, recorded with Sir Simon Rattle and the London Symphony Orchestra at LSO St. Luke's in December 2020. This album will thus mark the climax of the Beethoven year 2020 and another milestone in the series of great Beethoven recordings. The album is available here as a high-quality vinyl box with five 180g LPs.
1. Beethoven: Konzert für Klavier und Orchester Nr. 1 C-Dur op. 15 – I. Allegro con brio
2. Beethoven: Konzert für Klavier und Orchester Nr. 1 C-Dur op. 15 – II. Largo
3. Beethoven: Konzert für Klavier und Orchester Nr. 1 C-Dur op. 15 – III. Rondo. Allegro
LP2
1. Beethoven: Konzert für Klavier und Orchester Nr. 2 B-Dur op. 19 – I. Allegro con brio
2. Beethoven: Konzert für Klavier und Orchester Nr. 2 B-Dur op. 19 – II. Adagio
3. Beethoven: Konzert für Klavier und Orchester Nr. 2 B-Dur op. 19 – III. Rondo. Molto allegro
LP3
1. Beethoven: Konzert für Klavier und Orchester Nr. 3 c-Moll op. 37 – I. Allegro con brio
2. Beethoven: Konzert für Klavier und Orchester Nr. 3 c-Moll op. 37 – II. Largo
3. Beethoven: Konzert für Klavier und Orchester Nr. 3 c-Moll op. 37 – III. Rondo. Allegro – Presto
LP4
1. Beethoven: Konzert für Klavier und Orchester Nr. 4 G-Dur op. 58 – I. Allegro moderato
2. Beethoven: Konzert für Klavier und Orchester Nr. 4 G-Dur op. 58 – II. Andante con moto
3. Beethoven: Konzert für Klavier und Orchester Nr. 4 G-Dur op. 58 – III. Rondo. Vivace
LP5
1. Beethoven: Konzert für Klavier und Orchester Nr. 5 Es-Dur op. 73 – I. Allegro
2. Beethoven: Konzert für Klavier und Orchester Nr. 5 Es-Dur op. 73 – II. Adagio un poco moto
3. Beethoven: Konzert für Klavier und Orchester Nr. 5 Es-Dur op. 73 – III. Rondo. Allegro
