Description
The first American pianist to record all 32 Beethoven Piano Sonatas and the five piano concertos, Russell Sherman follows the success of last year’s Complete Beethoven Piano Sonatas box set with this beautiful live recording of the Beethoven Piano Concertos on 3 CDs.
”"Sherman belongs among the elite of Beethovians. He is a visionary artist, shedding new light and offering new insights into music that has been heard countless times."
—American Record Guide
PERFORMERS
Russell Sherman, piano; The Monadnock Music Festival Orchestra, James Bolle, Music Director
PROGRAM
Disc 1
Beethoven: Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15 37:03
1. I- Allegro con brio
2. II- Largo
3. III- Rondo: Allegro
Beethoven: Concerto No. 2 in B Major, Op. 19 30:02
4. I- Allegro con brio
5. II- Adagio
6. III- Rondo: Molto allegro
Disc 2
Beethoven: Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37 35:55
1. I- Allegro con brio
2. II- Largo
3. III- Rondo: Allegro
Beethoven: Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58 35:10
4. I- Allegro moderato
5. II- Andante con moto
6. III- Rondo: Vivace
Disc 3
Concerto No. 5 in E Major, Op. 73 (“Emperor”) 39:57
1. I- Allegro
2. II- Adagio con poco mosso
3. III- Rondo: Allegro
ALSO AVAILABLE
for downloads and streaming on Amazon as well as other digital sites.
