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Episode 135 Beethoven Piano concert no. 5
1. Ludwig van Beethoven – beginning of the Piano concert no. 5 in E-flat (“Emperor”) op. 73.
Frederic Lamond with the Royal Albert Hall Orchestra conducted by Eugene Goossens. Recorded in 1922!
2. Ludwig van Beethoven – 1st and 2nd cadenza of the Piano concert no. 5 in E-flat (“Emperor”) op. 73.
Eugen d’Albert, piano; Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra conducted by Bruno Seidler-Winkler. A live recording from 1930.
3. Ludwig van Beethoven – opening solo of Piano concert no. 5 in E-flat (“Emperor”) op. 73.
Josef Hofmann, piano; Chicago Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hans Lange.
4. Ludwig van Beethoven – Piano concert no. 5 in E-flat (“Emperor”) op. 73.
Edwin Fischer, piano; Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Wilhelm Furtwangler.
