Schiff,Andras / Haitink,Bernard / Staatskapelle Beethoven: 5 Piano Concertos Appassionata Sonata CD

Written over a some two decades, Beethoven's five piano concertos exemplify the constantly astonishing scope of his creativity. In Andrs Schiff's words, 'Beethoven's music is cosmic and metaphysical. Each of the concertos has a unique character. Every note has to be played with responsibility and spiritual gravity.' Schiff and Haitink here perform with the Staatskapelle Dresden, an orchestra whose great tradition extends over more than four centuries.

1. CD1- Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15: I. Allegro Con Brio 2. Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15: II. Largo 3. Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15: III. Rondo. Allegro Scherzando 4. Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 19: I. Allegro Con Brio 5. Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 19: II. Adagio 6. Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 19: III. Rondo. Molto Allegro 7. CD2- Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37: I. Allegro Con Brio 8. Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37: II. Largo 9. Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37: III. Rondo. Allegro 10. Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58: I. Allegro Moderato 11. Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58: II. Andante Con Moto 12. Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58: III. Rondo. Vivace 13. CD3- Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 73 "Emperor": I. Allegro 14. Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 73 "Emperor": II. Adagio Un Poco Mosso 15. Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 73 "Emperor": III. Rondo. Allegro 16. Piano Sonata No. 23 in F minor, Op. 57 "Appassionata": I. Allegro Assai 17. Piano Sonata No. 23 in F minor, Op. 57 "Appassionata": II. Andante Con Moto 18. Piano Sonata No. 23 in F minor, Op. 57 "Appassionata": III. Allegro Ma Non Troppo - Presto 19.