Hough,Stephen Beethoven: The Piano Concertos CD

Hearing Stephen Hough over the course of one of music's most exhilarating odysseys is not an opportunity to be missed, especially when that odyssey encompasses the ?ve piano concertos of Beethoven. Recorded following a cycle of live performances in Helsinki, this magni?cent set is sure to be recognized as one of Hough's most important recordings.

1. Beethoven: Piano Concerto No.1 in C major Op.15 - I. Allegro con brio 2. Beethoven: Piano Concerto No.1 in C major Op.15 - II. Largo 3. Beethoven: Piano Concerto No.1 in C major Op.15 - III. Rondo: Allegro 4. Beethoven: Piano Concerto No.2 in B flat major Op.19 - I. Allegro con brio 5. Beethoven: Piano Concerto No.2 in B flat major Op.19 - II. Adagio 6. Beethoven: Piano Concerto No.2 in B flat major Op.19 - III. Rondo: Allegro molto 7. Beethoven: Piano Concerto No.3 in C minor Op.37 - I. Allegro con brio 8. Beethoven: Piano Concerto No.3 in C minor Op.37 - II. Largo 9. Beethoven: Piano Concerto No.3 in C minor Op.37 - III. Rondo: Allegro 10. Beethoven: Piano Concerto No.4 in G major Op.58 - I. Allegro moderato 11. Beethoven: Piano Concerto No.4 in G major Op.58 - II. Andante con moto 12. Beethoven: Piano Concerto No.4 in G major Op.58 - III. Rondo: Vivace 13. Beethoven: Piano Concerto No.5 in E flat major 'Emperor' Op.73 - I. Allegro 14. Beethoven: Piano Concerto No.5 in E flat major 'Emperor' Op.73 - II. Adagio un poco moto 15. Beethoven: Piano Concerto No.5 in E flat major 'Emperor' Op.73 - III. Rondo: Allegro ma non troppo