Credits:

Tedesco / Porqueddu

Description:

Piano that runs freely! A rare masterpiece full of a pleasant sense of floating, dynamism, and propulsiveness! Bezeidenhout (born in 1979) on fortepiano and Elas-Casado (born in 1977) as conductor, two world-renowned musicians who have made great strides in the field of piano concertos, have released their second Beethoven concerto cycle! The first two concertos, No. 5 "Emperor" and No. 2 (KKC 6143/HMM 902411), have been highly acclaimed for their imaginative and inspired performances, so this is a must-see! The Concerto No. 4 has a floating and improvisational quality that draws you in at once from the piano solo at the beginning, as if musical ideas were falling from the heavens. The orchestra led by Erath was also inspired by Bezeidenhout's music, and their delicate start made the audience's hearts pound with anticipation for the performance that was about to begin. The genius of Bezeidenhout's improvisation in solo passages is even more brilliant than before, and the audience can only enjoy the moment of sheer pleasure. The opening piece, "Coriolan," sets the tone for the entire disc, and in the final piece, "Prometheus' Creation," Elas-Cassado and the FBO present each element in a truly fresh way, reminding us once again of Beethoven's ambition at the same time he wrote his First Symphony.The schedule for this concerto collection was to record five concertos in ten days in December 2017, a happy time when everyone was immersed in Beethoven. The latest revision report has been carefully studied, and the articulations and dunamics, which have been overlooked until now, have been faithfully expressed, resulting in a performance that is more thorough and detailed. Expectations for the sequel are even higher! King International Inc.

Tracklisting:

1.Coriolan, overture in C minor, Op. 62
2.Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58~Allegro moderato
3.Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58~Andante con moto
4.Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58~Rondo. Vivace
5.Die Geschopfe des Prometheus, Op. 43~Overture