Historical Beethoven feat Michelangeli

Historical Beethoven feat Michelangeli (CBH644)

Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven

Conductor: Vaclav Smetacek

Orchestra: Prague Symphony Orchestra

Tracks

01 - Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major, Op. 73 "Emperor" , I. Allegro

02 - Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major, Op. 73 "Emperor" , II. Adagio in poco mosso

03 - Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major, Op. 73 "Emperor" , III. Rondò: Allegro

Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli - piano solo

Note

A historical recording that immortalizes the meeting between the refined piano playing of Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli and the solid conducting of Vaclav Smetacek at the helm of the Prague Symphony Orchestra. The interpretation of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major "Emperor" is distinguished by a balance between virtuosity and introspection. Michelangeli carves each phrase with crystalline precision and chiseled sonority, while the orchestra offers support rich in colors and dramatic tension. From the noble sweep of the initial Allegro to the lyrical contemplation of the Adagio, all the way to the dancing vitality of the concluding Rondo, the performance combines formal rigor and emotional intensity, delivering a Beethoven of rare elegance and expressive power.