Beethoven - Piano Concertos Nos. 1-5 (C Major, Unitel Classica)

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"No other pianist plays Beethoven in such a supremely classic manner and at such a high level", writes Vienna`s Kurier about Rudolf Buchbinder`s performance of all five Beethoven piano concertos with the Wiener Philharmoniker. Buchbinder, who has given many cyclical performances of these works all over the world, performs here both as soloist and conductor. Following the custom of concert practice in the classical era, Buchbinder directs the orchestra from his seat at the piano, often with only a slight motion of the hand or body. This affords a taut, electrically charged atmosphere, as well as an intimacy and transparence that are particularly well-suited to a filmed performance. Also available: Buchbinder`s Beethoven - A musical conversation between Rudolf Buchbinder and Joachim Kaiser; Director: Christoph Engel

01. Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 1
02. Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 2
03. Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 3
04. Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4
05. Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5

Rudolf Buchbinder (piano & conductor)
Wiener Philharmoniker