Concerto No. 3 for Piano and Orchestra, in C minor, Op. 37

by Ludwig van Beethoven

Concerto No. 3 for Piano and Orchestra, in C minor, Op. 37 cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1960
  • Label: Self-Released, Sony Classical
  • Country: Germany
  • Length: 34:02
  • Community rating: 3.87/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Captured with the robust, driving energy characteristic of mid-century interpretation, this performance emphasizes the dramatic tension inherent in the composer's only minor-key piano concerto. The soloist must navigate a complex dialogue with the orchestra, marking a stark departure from the lighter, Mozartian models of the era. It remains a crucial benchmark for bridging classical architecture with emerging romantic storminess.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, long-form, majestic, complex, sweeping

Tracklist

  1. Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37: I. Allegro con brio (15:48)
  2. Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37: II. Largo (9:37)
  3. Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37: III. Rondo. Allegro (8:36)

Credits

  • Ludwig van Beethoven - primary artist, composed by
  • Arthur Rubinstein - primary artist, piano
  • NBC Symphony Orchestra - primary artist, orchestra
  • Arturo Toscanini - primary artist, conductor

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