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Beethoven: The 5 Piano Concertos / Haochen Zhang, Stutzmann, Philadelphia Orchestra
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Beethoven: The 5 Piano Concertos / Haochen Zhang, Stutzmann, Philadelphia Orchestra

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Details

Composer
Ludwig van Beethoven
Artist
Haochen Zhang
Format
SACD
Label
BIS
Released
Oct 07, 2022
Catalog #
BIS-2581
UPC
7318599925813

About

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.

REVIEWS:

In a crowded pool of complete Beethoven piano concerto recordings, young Chinese pianist Haochen Zhang makes an impressive splash with his traversal of one of the most imposing cycles in the entire repertoire. With French conductor Nathalie Stutzmann leading the Philadelphia Orchestra, Zhang deftly handles Beethoven’s fiendish runs and cadenzas throughout these five imposing works. Most memorable are the 3rd and 4th concertos, which have the most balance between urgency and delicacy.

-- The Flip Side

Tracklist 15 tracks

  1. Disc 1
  2. 1 I. Allegro con brio 17:57
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Allegro con brio
    Duration
    17:57
    Composer
    Ludwig van Beethoven
    Performer
    Haochen Zhang
    Ensemble
    Philadelphia Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nathalie Stutzmann
  3. 2 II. Largo 10:47
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Largo
    Duration
    10:47
    Composer
    Ludwig van Beethoven
    Performer
    Haochen Zhang
    Ensemble
    Philadelphia Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nathalie Stutzmann
  4. 3 III. Rondo: Allegro 08:28
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Rondo: Allegro
    Duration
    08:28
    Composer
    Ludwig van Beethoven
    Performer
    Haochen Zhang
    Ensemble
    Philadelphia Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nathalie Stutzmann
  5. 4 I. Allegro con brio 14:01
    Track
    4
    Title
    I. Allegro con brio
    Duration
    14:01
    Composer
    Ludwig van Beethoven
    Performer
    Haochen Zhang
    Ensemble
    Philadelphia Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nathalie Stutzmann
  6. 5 II. Adagio 08:41
    Track
    5
    Title
    II. Adagio
    Duration
    08:41
    Composer
    Ludwig van Beethoven
    Performer
    Haochen Zhang
    Ensemble
    Philadelphia Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nathalie Stutzmann
  7. 6 III. Rondo: Allegro molto 05:51
    Track
    6
    Title
    III. Rondo: Allegro molto
    Duration
    05:51
    Composer
    Ludwig van Beethoven
    Performer
    Haochen Zhang
    Ensemble
    Philadelphia Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nathalie Stutzmann
  8. Disc 2
  9. 1 I. Allegro con brio 16:40
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Allegro con brio
    Duration
    16:40
    Composer
    Ludwig van Beethoven
    Performer
    Haochen Zhang
    Ensemble
    Philadelphia Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nathalie Stutzmann
  10. 2 II. Largo 09:16
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Largo
    Duration
    09:16
    Composer
    Ludwig van Beethoven
    Performer
    Haochen Zhang
    Ensemble
    Philadelphia Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nathalie Stutzmann
  11. 3 III. Rondo: Allegro 08:53
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Rondo: Allegro
    Duration
    08:53
    Composer
    Ludwig van Beethoven
    Performer
    Haochen Zhang
    Ensemble
    Philadelphia Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nathalie Stutzmann
  12. 4 I. Allegro moderato 19:27
    Track
    4
    Title
    I. Allegro moderato
    Duration
    19:27
    Composer
    Ludwig van Beethoven
    Performer
    Haochen Zhang
    Ensemble
    Philadelphia Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nathalie Stutzmann
  13. 5 II. Andante con moto 04:45
    Track
    5
    Title
    II. Andante con moto
    Duration
    04:45
    Composer
    Ludwig van Beethoven
    Performer
    Haochen Zhang
    Ensemble
    Philadelphia Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nathalie Stutzmann
  14. 6 III. Rondo: Vivace 09:51
    Track
    6
    Title
    III. Rondo: Vivace
    Duration
    09:51
    Composer
    Ludwig van Beethoven
    Performer
    Haochen Zhang
    Ensemble
    Philadelphia Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nathalie Stutzmann
  15. Disc 3
  16. 1 I. Allegro 19:52
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Allegro
    Duration
    19:52
    Composer
    Ludwig van Beethoven
    Performer
    Haochen Zhang
    Ensemble
    Philadelphia Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nathalie Stutzmann
  17. 2 II. Adagio un poco moto - 07:54
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Adagio un poco moto -
    Duration
    07:54
    Composer
    Ludwig van Beethoven
    Performer
    Haochen Zhang
    Ensemble
    Philadelphia Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nathalie Stutzmann
  18. 3 III. Rondo: Allegro 10:06
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Rondo: Allegro
    Duration
    10:06
    Composer
    Ludwig van Beethoven
    Performer
    Haochen Zhang
    Ensemble
    Philadelphia Orchestra
    Conductor
    Nathalie Stutzmann